Geography
What was the name of the river the Ancient Egyptians settled their civilization on?
The Nile River
This person was the absolute ruler of Ancient Egypt.
The Pharaoh
Burial tombs to honor dead Pharaohs, the largest one is located in Giza.
Pyramids
What branch of the military would protect the sea in Ancient Egypt?
The Navy
What two groups belonged to the Lower Class in Ancient Egypt?
Farmers and Slaves
What were two things the river provided to the Ancient Egyptians?
Drinking water
Water for crops
Food source
Transportation
What does Polytheism mean?
To believe in more than one God.
A writing system that uses pictures and symbols instead of letters and words.
Hieroglyphics
This person was second in command behind the Pharaoh. *Think Vice President.*
Vizier
What type of boat would Ancient Egyptians use when trading by water?
Cargo ship
Name two (2) physical features of Ancient Egypt.
Desert (hot and dry)
The Nile River
Fertile Soil (silt)
Nile Delta
The North Sea and the Red Sea
The process to preserve a dead body to stop it from decaying and prepare it for the afterlife.
Embalming
This was used to make many different things like baskets, sandals, rope, blankets, tables, and many more. The most important use was the creation of a paper-like material.
Papyrus
A system of government where a king or queen is the leader of the country.
Monarchy
A piece of copper that weighed about 90 grams. A form of currency in Ancient Egypt.
Deben
What were the three groups associated with the Upper Class in Ancient Egypt. Do not include the Pharaoh.
Government Officials
Nobles
Priests
Why did Ancient Egyptians have to trade with other areas?
Due to their geography (being in a desert) they did not have many resources and they needed to get resources through trading.