Ancient Egyptian Society
Who were the officials that helped pharaohs carry out their orders?
bureaucrats
Who was the god of the afterlife in ancient Egypt?
Osiris
The reason Lower Egypt is north of Upper Egypt.
The Nile River flows south to north
One of the first major contributions to medicine made by the ancient Egyptians?
Medical books
What is a pharaoh?
This was the title given to the ruler of ancient Egypt, considered both a king and a god.
What is the process of preserving a body for the afterlife in ancient Egypt?
embalming
What did ancient Egyptians do to increase their chances of a peaceful afterlife?
Tried to live a good life, used prayers and spells, and buried personal belongings
How geographical features of the Nile River valley affected the development of Egyptian civilization?
The fertile land along the Nile allowed agriculture to flourish and shaped the culture.
Technologies ancient Egyptians used to expand fertile land beyond the Nile River valley?
Irrigation canals, water basins, and levees
The importance of daily life scenes in ancient Egyptian art.
They depicted the common activities and beliefs of the people, including their view of the afterlife
What is the term for the ruling family that passed power from one generation to another?
dynasty
Why did the ancient Egyptians build pyramids?
To serve as tombs for pharaohs and symbolize their power
A tool used by Egyptians to lift water from the Nile to irrigate crops?
Shadoof
Types of art discovered from ancient Egypt?
Statues of pharaohs and gods, paintings of daily life, and illustrations on papyrus
The role personal belongings played in ensuring a peaceful afterlife for ancient Egyptians.
Buried with personal items believed to be useful in the afterlife
What rights did women in ancient Egypt have?
many legal rights, the ability to hold powerful positions, and the focus on family
What important role did religion play in the process of mummification?
To ensure the soul could enter the afterlife and the body was preserved for the journey
The impact of irrigation on sustaining life in ancient Egypt?
It allowed Egyptians to grow crops beyond the immediate Nile River valley.
The role textiles played in the economy of ancient Kush?
Used for trade and clothing production
What is the upper class?
This social class in ancient Egypt included the pharaoh, nobles, and priests, who held the highest status in society.
What is papyrus?
In ancient Egypt, this material, made from reeds growing along the Nile, was used for writing and recording important information.
Who did the Egyptians believed controlled natural events like the flow of the Nile and the sun?
They believed the gods controlled natural forces, including the sun and the Nile River
What happened to Egypt’s territory during Akhenaton’s reign?
Egypt lost some of its territory due to Akhenaton’s focus on religious reforms
How technological advances in irrigation impacted Egyptian civilization?
It allowed them to sustain agriculture, supporting larger populations and complex society
The kind of art ancient Egyptians created to represent their gods and pharaohs.
Statues of pharaohs and gods