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what term means:
showing the positions of social classes according to their status and society
Social Pyramid
what term means:
A group in a society that is ranked by factors such as wealth, property and rights
Social Class
What term means:
to treat (a dead body) with special chemicals to keep it from decaying
embalm
what term means:
A ruler of ancient Egypt - or great house
Pharaoh
what term means
the period of time during which a king, queen, emperor, etc., is ruler of a country
reign
deciding court cases was an important job of what government official?
vizier
which pharaoh was known as the pyramid builder
Khufu
In what form did many farmers pay their taxes?
grain
Hatshepsut was the first pharaoh who was
a woman
which pharaoh was a promoter of Egyptian trade
Hatshepsut
which pharaoh was a military leader and master builder
Ramses II
Why are the social classes of ancient Egypt described as a pyramid?
Most people were in the bottom classes, and the fewest people were at the top.
What was one of the few ways that a boy from a peasant family could rise to a higher social class?
attend scribe school
become a scribe
which pharaoh was the Patron of the arts
Senusret I
How did Ramses II extend power throughout Egypt and Mesopotamia?
Ramses extended his power north using his powerful military
Compared with any other pharaoh in history, Ramses II created more of these
temples and monuments
What was one method Khufu used to ensure that his power would be accepted?
he declared himself a god
Who built the giant temples of the pharaohs?
peasant farmers during the flooding season
name the three types of government officials
The three types of government officials were called the vizier, chief treasurer and general of the armies
what are the three seasons
flooding
planting
harvest
How does the work of ancient Egyptian artisans help us learn today about life in ancient Egypt?
They carved and painted scenes of everyday life
Who signed the world’s first peace treaty?
Egypt and the Hittites
What religious role did pharaohs hold while they were alive?
The king assumed the role of Horus, protector god of Egypt
what concept made it possible for King Khufu to build very large monumental architecture?
The king established that the pharaoh is the central authority
Place the 6 items in order from first step, to last step of the embalming process
prepare for afterlife
remove organs
dry out with salt
wrap in linen
decorate with jewelry and charms
place in coffin