Ancient Egypt 1
Paper-like writing material in ancient Egypt grown from plants.
papyrus
Became Pharaoh and established trade and economic policies to expand the borders of Ancient Egypt
Hatshepsut
Egyptian Calendar
How were social classes arranged in ancient Egypt
job/occupation/profession
Title of the rulers of ancient Egypt (upper class)
Pharaoh/Queen
Ruling Class
What is the Egyptian written language?
hieroglyphics
They were believed to be god-like kings, chosen by the gods, and the sons of Ra (Re) the sun god.
What was the main belief of the ancient Egyptian religion? (HINT: think Mesopotamia)
They believed in many gods who controlled aspects of nature and Egyptian society.
What was the purpose of mummification?
to preserve bodies for the afterlife
What did the Egyptians use pyramids for?
Tombs for the Pharaohs
What is rich soil left behind after the Nile River floods?
What was the significance of finding King Tut's tomb?
It gave us a better understanding of ancient Egypt with the funerary items that were left in his tomb.
What kind of climate does Egypt have?
desert
What was the purpose of the Sphinx at Giza?
It is a statue with the head of a Pharaoh and the body of a lion. It was believed to be guarding the pyramids.
Special Egyptian salt used during the mummification process.
natron
What was the system of writing that the Egyptians developed?
hieroglyphics
What is the Egyptian process of preserving and preparing a body for the afterlife?
mummification
How did Nubia's location affect its relationship with Egypt?
Its location allowed for trade and conflict, which led to cultural diffusion
Someone who is paid to write for someone else.
scribe
The assistant to the pharaoh who helped with government affairs
vizier
What is the belief in and worship of many gods?
polytheism
Why did Egypt want to conquer Nubia?
to control resources, so they could trade more with other countries
From top to bottom, what is the correct order of the social structure of ancient Egypt?
priests
scribes
merchants
farmers
pharaoh
pharaoh, priests, scribes, merchants, farmers
Pharaoh known for his building programs and for the wars he waged with the Hittites and Libyans. He reigned for more than 66 years and is known for expansion of Egypt's borders through military conquest
Ramses II/Ramses the Great
Nubia gave Egypt ________, and Egypt gave Nubia ________.
Gold, Grain
Ivory, Jewels
Wood, Pottery
Animals, Manufactured goods