Ancient Egypt
Cleopatra
What does Hospitality reflect on?
Honor and dignity
Vast majority of Egypt identifies as?
Muslim
Most common language spoken in Egypt?
Arabic
What is status defined by?
Family background and reputation
Ancient Egypt flourished between what years?
6000 BCE to 30 BCE
What is one’s honor intertwined with?
Family reputation
What percent of Egyptians identify as Coptic Orthodox Christian?
An Egyptian's name was kept _____ throughout their life, and they were often referred by a ________.
Secret, nickname
What kind of society is Egypt?
Collectivist
Magic is personified by which God?
Heka
Traditional customs mention that _______ comes from protecting the women in his care.
Egypt is home to one of the oldest and most respected what?
Institution of Islamic education
Why would Egyptian rulers use another name when ascending the throne?
1.) To connect themselves to another pharaoh
2.) To protect and ensure their safety
A person’s place of origin helps guide what?
How people interact with each other
One thing that Hathor was the goddess of?
Goddess of the sky, women, fertility or love.
In what ways must an individual protect their family’s reputation?
Through their achievements and social expectations
Why do minority religions experience discrimination?
The Muslim majority clashes with the Coptic Christian minority.
Unlike many third-world countries, Egypt does not a clear moment when it became _____.
Independent
Who has the obligation to takes care of their parents once they reach old age?
The son
What are the 5 Gifts of Hathor?
The concept of gratitude where poor laborers consider what they are grateful for in their lives with the fingers of their left hand.
What are the core concepts of Egyptian culture?
loyalty, honor, education, modesty, pride
How do they show expression of Islamic religion?
Through their dress codes, dietary codes, regular prayer, and references to Allah
The British occupied Egypt in ____, and the last British soldier did not leave until _____.
1882 and 1956
The majority of Egyptian society is ______.