Social Hierarchy
Who was the supreme leader in Ancient Egyptian society?
The pharaoh
The type of shoe worn by Ancient Egyptians was a ______________.
sandal
What natural event was the biggest threat to the stability of houses in Ancient Egypt?
flood
True or false: the Ancient Egyptians developed a calendar with 12 months in a year with 365 days.
True.
Each month had 30 days. The additional five days were added throughout the year for religious events.
True or false: Farming was the backbone of the Ancient Egyptian economy.
True
Why were scribes so important in Ancient Egyptian society?
Because very few people could read or write.
While most Ancient Egyptians wore sandals made of straw, what did the wealthy use to make their sandals?
leather
True or false: The design of houses in ancient Egypt varied significantly, even among the wealthy.
False.
For the most part ancient Egypt houses were constructed using materials that were handy and plentiful. This meant that the design of houses in ancient Egypt varied little, even among the wealthy.
By dividing a calendar year into 12 months, Ancient Egyptians recognised which of the following?
A - the cycle of the Earth on its own axis
B - the cycle of the Moon around the Earth
C - the cycle of the Earth around the Sun
B - the cycle of the Moon around the Earth
True or false: The government of Ancient Egypt taxed farmers by taking their produce to distribute among all Egyptians.
True
Who was the chief economic administrator
Chief treasurer
The most common piece of clothing worn by men was a __________. (4 letters)
kilt
True or false: Wood was not used to build homes in Ancient Egypt because it was scarce.
True.
Wood was only used to support doorways, ceilings and steps.
How many farming seasons were there in Ancient Egypt?
Three.
Flooding, planting, harvesting.
True or false: Traders and merchants only conducted business within Ancient Egypt. Only the government did business with neighbouring lands.
False.
Traders and merchants facilitated commerce along the Nile and into neighbouring regions.
Who was the highest-ranking official in the pharaoh's government?
The vizier
What was the fabric worn by most Ancient Egyptians?
linen
True or false: Ancient Egyptians were the first to use electric lighting in their homes.
False.
Electric lighting is developed by Thomas Edison in the late 1800s.
How many meals did Ancient Egyptians have each day?
Two
Medical professionals in Ancient Egypt included which of the following:
A. Druids, witches, Gypsies
B. Neurologists, pathologists, diviners
C. Doctors, dentists, magicians
C. Doctors, dentists, magicians
What is the fundamental cosmic order in Egyptian society?
Ma'at
What was linen made from?
flax plants
Before building with mud bricks, Egyptians has build their houses using mud and what type of plant?
papyrus
Why was the lunar cycle significant in Ancient Egypt?
Because the Moon has an impact on tides and river flows and levels.
True or false: The artisans of Ancient Egypt specialised in diamond-cutting, refining gold, carpentry and hair styling.
False.
They were stonemasons, carpenters, jewellers, and painters.