Religion
Choose one word to describe the religious beliefs of the ancient Egyptians.
Polytheistic
What type of economy existed in ancient Egypt?
Traditional economy
What type of information was recorded using hieroglyphics?
Trade transactions, religious beliefs, and the pharaoh's achievements.
Who united Upper and Lower Egypt into one kingdom?
Menes
Who was the most important person in society that Egyptians believed was god-like?
List one way ancient Egyptians demonstrated their religious beliefs.
They mummified their dead.
What natural resources did Egypt lack?
What material was information recorded on that was also a valued trade item?
Papyrus
What was the benefit of uniting Lower and Upper Egypt?
It made them a stronger empire.
True or false: In ancient Egypt, it was possible for people to move within the social classes.
True
List another way ancient Egyptians demonstrated their religious beliefs.
They buried their dead with their belongings.
What caused Egypt's economy to weaken?
The massive building projects of the pharaohs and wars.
List two engineering and building achievements of the ancient Egyptians.
1. The pyramids.
2. The irrigation systems to increase farmland.
How did Hatshepsut help Egypt prosper?
It was more peaceful, and trade increased.
What rights did women have in ancient Egypt?
They could inherit land and own their own businesses.
What type of person would be mummified by the priests in ancient Egypt?
A wealthy person, most often a pharaoh
They traveled by the Nile River.
Why was the discovery of the Rosetta Stone important?
It helped unlock the secret of the hieroglyphics.
Why did Amenhotep (Akhenaton) anger the Egyptians?
He believed in one God and changed the religion in Egypt.
Where would slaves be found on the social pyramid?
At the bottom of society.
Why did ancient Egyptians stop building Pyramids?
They were too costly, and grave robbers were stealing the pharaoh's treasures
Where would marketplaces most likely be found?
Near the river or in cities.
List two medical Achievements of the ancient Egyptians.
1. Checked pulse and heartbeat for signs of illness, could set broken bones and sew wounds closed, brain surgery.
2. Early antibiotics could fill cavities.
Why were the Hyksos able to defeat the Egyptians in the Middle Kingdom?
They had better technology, stronger weapons, horses, and chariots.
Name the 5 groups on the Social Structure. (Bonus: 100 points if put in correct order)
Pharaohs, Government Officials, Priests, Scribes, Artisans, Peasants.