Geography
Why is the Nile River important?
Annual Flooding brings silt
Who is in charge of making laws, ruling with supreme authority, and in charge of the army?
The Pharaoh
What is the Book of the Dead?
Religious book (scroll/tablet) used to help the dead reach eternal happiness.
What is the main name for Ancient Egyptian writing?
Hieroglyphics
Which Pharaoh's rule was mainly about creating alliances and trade?
Hatshepsut
Which part of the County is Alexandria located in? North, South, East, or West
North
Why is the Vizier the second most powerful person in Egypt?
He is chief advisor to the Pharaoh
Carries out the Pharaohs orders
Makes sure things run properly
If a person lead a virtuous life, what would happen to their soul when they died?
What is the name of the paper invented in Ancient Egypt?
Papyrus
How did the Pharaohs use the Pyramids?
It was a place for thee Pharaohs to be buried when they died.
It is their tomb.
What is the capital of Egypt?
Cairo
Which group was in charge or record keeping?
Scribes
How did the weighing of the heart affect what happened to the soul in the afterlife?
Heart is heavier than the feather = bad deeds = soul destroyed
Heart is lighter than the feather = good deeds = soul lives in eternal happiness.
What is the main purpose of writing in ancient Egypt?
record / document information
communication
What is Ramses II known for?
Having a big ego (lots of stories and monuments about him)
Great military leader
First written peace treaty
What is the name of the Sea to the North of Egypt?
The Mediterranean
What type of work did enslaved people perform?
Manual labor / farming / various tasks
What is purpose of mummification?
To preserve the body so the Ka has a place to live.
What is the difference between Heretic and Demotic writing?
Heretic is used for admin / religion
Demotic is used for everyday use
Political Alliances
Economic Prosperity
Military Leadership
Multiple Languages (personal)
Which city has the Great Pyramids? (Hint it is north of Memphis)
Giza
How does the social pyramid benefit Egyptian society?
Defined roles
Stability
Where were the internal organs placed once they were removed from the body during mummification?
Brain is discarded
Heart stays in the body
Other organs are placed in Canopic Jars
What is the purpose of a cartouche?
protect and honor the name of a pharaoh or important individual
What were the main responsibilities of a pharaoh in ancient Egypt?
Ruling as the political and religious leader of the nation.