Religion
Why did the ancient Egyptians create mummies?
To preserve dead bodies of the pharaohs.
Who was the long-reigning Egyptian leader known for many statues and military success?
Ramses II
What were the different groups in ancient Egypt’s social hierarchy?
Pharaoh, Government Officials, Priests, Scribes, Artisans, Peasants.
What type of homes did most peasants live in?
Mud-brick houses.
What was one reason Egyptians buried food like bread and beer with the dead?
To feed them in the afterlife.
or They would need it for the afterlife.
Which pharaoh was known for promoting trade?
Hatshepsut
Put these groups in order from highest to lowest in ancient Egypt’s social pyramid: Pharaoh, Priests, Artisans, Peasants, Government Officials, Scribes.
Pharaoh, Government Officials, Priests, Scribes, Artisans, Peasants.
How did farmers usually pay their taxes?
In crops/grain.
Why did the Egyptians mummify their bodies?
They believed their body and soul would be together again in the afterlife.
What was one method Khufu used to ensure that his power would be accepted?
Declared himself a God
What was one way that a boy from a peasant family could rise to a higher social class?
Attend scribe school.
What were some uses of papyrus?
Paper, rope, baskets, sandals, or boats
What role did the Egyptians believe their hearts played in the afterlife?
Their hearts were weighed against a feather to determine whether where they would spend eternity.
Which pharaoh is known for promoting the arts and literature?
Senusret I
What was an important responsibility of the vizier?
To decide court cases, advise the pharaoh, and run the government.
How did festivals and celebrations impact daily life in ancient Egypt?
They provided a break from work, allowed for social interaction, and were often tied to religious events.
What role did priests play in ancient Egyptian religion?
Priests performed rituals and maintained the temples to honor the gods.
Why is King Tut one the most well-known pharaohs?
Amazing artifacts were found in Tut's tomb in the 1920, leading to a worldwide interest in Ancient Egypt.
Why are the social classes of ancient Egypt described by the shape of a pyramid?
Most people were in the bottom classes, and the fewest people were at the top.
How do the works of Egyptian artisans help us understand their daily life?
They carved and painted scenes of everyday life.