T/F OR Gods/Goddesses
True or False: The Nile River flows in a northern direction.
True
Which of the following is an element of ancient Egypt's topography?
a river valley
What was the most important architectural achievement of Senusret's reign?
the building of the White Chapel
How many languages are on the Rosetta Stone?
Three
What does the social pyramid show about Egypt's social classes?
The fewest number of people were in the highest classes.
True or False: A dead body wrapped up in linen is called a sarcophagus.
False
One physical feature was most important to settlers in Egypt; because of its importance, people settled
near a river
Which pharaoh ruled peacefully for 20 years and increased Egypt's trade and wealth?
Hatshepsut
A cartouche is a
nameplate
This list describes the jobs of people in which social class? • decided court cases, • collected taxes, • led the army
government officials
True or False: Canopic jars were used to hold internal organs in the mummification process.
True
The natural barrier to the north of Egypt is the
Mediterranean Sea
Which pharaoh ruled Egypt for over 60 years?
Ramses II
What did the Egyptians do with the brain the in mummification process?
threw it away
Why did ancient Egyptians believe having social classes was a good idea?
They believed society worked when people knew their roles.
Which god is associated with Mummification and death?
Anubis
How did ancient Egyptian settlements benefit from being surrounded by desert?
The desert offered protection from invaders
Who changed Egypt's religion from polytheism to monotheism?
Akhenaten
What is one characteristic that Egypt's Old Kingdom is famous for?
The pyramids
If you were a peasant and wanted to raise your status, what one route might be open to you?
to become a scribe
Which god was considered the mother of all gods and nature?
Isis
How did ancient Egyptians benefit when the Nile River flooded?
The floods left silt behind that was good for farming.
What was found by Howard Carter and gives us hints to how Egyptian pharaohs were buried?
Tut's Tomb
Where is Lower Egypt located?
northern part of Egypt
It took a long time to become a scribe because
there were so many hieroglyphs to learn