Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Social Class
Vocabulary
100
How did the Nile River affect the people of Ancient Egypt, Kush and Canaan?
Provided fresh water
Helped transport people and goods.
Was a source of food
100
Which pharaoh was the first female pharaoh who also promoted trade?
Pharaoh Hatshepsut
100
Members of which social group were considered to be gods?
Pharoahs
100
Pharoah
100
What is a pyramid?
A huge triangular shaped monument of Ancient Egypt built around a tomb
200
How did the Nubian, Negrev and Libyan Deserts affect the people of Ancient Egypt, Kush and Canaan?
They offered protection from enemies.
200
During what Kingdom was the White Chapel Built?
Middle Kingdom
200
Name all 6 of the Social Classes in Order from least power to most
Peasants, Artisans, Scribes, Priests, Government Officials, and Pharaohs
200
Which Social Class is represented by #2?
Government Officials
200
What is a monument?
A building or Structure that was built in honor of a person or group of people
300
How did the The Sea of Galilee affect the people of Ancient Egypt, Kush and Canaan?
Provided fresh water
Helped transport people and goods.
Was a source of food
300
What was Khufu's Greatest Accomplishment?
Strong Central Government
300
Did women have any rights in ancient Egypt?
Women had almost equal rights to men depending on their social class
300
Priests
300
What does it mean to embalm?
To treat a dead body with preservatives so it will not decay, prevent decay.
400
When you look at topography what elements are you looking at?
Levels of land such as hills, valleys, mountains, plateaus, and other landforms.
400
What was Ramses II Greatest Accomplishment?
Strong Military Leader
400
Why is the pyramid a good representation of the social structure of Ancient Egypt?
There were many people at the bottom, but only 1 at the top.
400
Which Social Class is represented by #5?
Artisants
400
What do Artisans do?
They are responsible for carving stone and making jewelry
500
Where did the Kushites settle?
Southern part of the Nile by the Nubian Desert
500
During which Kingdom was each of these built:
1. Great Pyramid
2. Temple at Abu Simbel
3. Temple at Dayr Al-Bahri
1. Old Kingdom
2. New Kingdom
3. New Kingdom
500
Why was Egypt's Social Structure important to their civilization?
It gave a sense of order to the society
500
Which Social Classes are represented by #4 and #6?
#4 : Scribes
#6 : Peasants
500
What do Peasants do?
Do farm work for wealthy landowners in Ancient Egypt, and are the lowest social class in Ancient Egypt's social structure