Geography and Food Supply
What river flows through Egypt?
The Nile
Who was the supreme ruler of Egypt?
Pharaoh
Temples were often dedicated to who?
the gods
The symbols in Egypt's written language are known as
What was the largest group on the social pyramid?
peasants
What direction does the Nile River flow?
south to north
Why did the Pharaoh have so much authority?
the pharaoh was believed to be a god
natron
Who could be a scribe?
only men
What did peasants do during flooding season
work on building projects
wheat and barley
they made bread
Who was in charge of collecting taxes and overseeing the nation's wealth
chief treasurer
What is the process of preparing the body for the afterlife called
embalming
What two tools were used by scribes for writing
sharpened reeds and papyrus
What was life like for the government officials. Give 3 things
-wealth
-luxury
-comfortable large homes
- time to socialize
What geographical feature surrounded Egypt and what were two benefits it provided?
deserts
-natural resources such as precious metals and gemstones
-protection from invaders
Who was responsible for advising the pharaoh in times of war and gaining alliances
general of armies
What organ was left in the body and why?
The heart, it was used to judge the soul
What artisan was important to wealthy Egyptians and why?
Stone carvers, they constructed the elaborate tombs. The afterlife was very important to the Egyptians
Put these social groups in order from highest class to lowest:
scribes
priests
peasants
artisans
priests
scribes
artisans
peasants
What two seas surround Egypt and where did each of those seas allow access to trade with?
Sea 1- what 2 locations did it allow trade with
Sea 2-what 2 locations did it allow trade with
Mediterranean Sea- Greece and Mesopotamia
Red Sea- Africa and Asia
What were the three duties of the Vizier?
1. advise the pharaoh
2. oversee other government officials
3. act as chief judge
Who was the god of the Underworld and why would they be an important deity to the ancient Egyptians?
Osiris,
He was the judge of the dead of trying to enter the afterlife. The afterlife was a very important part of the religion of ancient Egyptians.
What were three roles women held as artisans?
-weavers
-perfume makers
-jewelry makers (beaded jewelry)
No one knows exactly how the Great Pyramid was built. What pharaoh was responsible for building the Great Pyramid, and what city is the Great Pyramid located at?
Khufu, Giza