Geography/Economy
In what direction does the Nile flow?
South to North
What was the main focus of Egyptian religion?
The afterlife/The life after death
What did the Scorpion Macehead show?
The scorpion mace head shows the first time that upper Egypt conquered lower egypt and unified them
What were the main subjects of Egyptian Art?
Religious rituals, historical event such as crowning the king and scenes of everyday life
Why were priests an important social group?
Priests were important because they gained favor with the gods, performed religious rituals with people, and oversaw the mummification process
What was Egypt's main economic activity?
Agriculture
What was a ka?
A ka was a life source soul / spirit
What did the Narmer Palette show?
The Narmer palette showed evidence for the second time that upper Egypt conquered lower Egpyt
What capital of Egypt was founded by Narmer?
Memphis
What jobs did artisans do?
They did the more highly skilled jobs like clothing, shoes and built houses
Why would Egyptians trade with neighboring regions?
They would trade with the neighboring region to get materials that they need they didn't have in there area
How did families try to help the ka of a loved one?
They would put resources that they would need in the afterlife with them like food, water, and personal belongings
What was the writing in Egypt called?
The writing in Egypt was called Hyrogliephs
What does the word "Pharaoh" mean?
Greathouse
What percentage of the population was farmers and peasants?
80%
Why was mummification important to Egyptians?
In order to make it to the afterlife the body had to be preserved and protected
Why were some people drawn at different sizes?
They were drawn at different sizes based on there importance
What is a dynasty?
A family of rulers
What social group was the largest?
The farmers and peasants
How was mummification related to the ka?
The ka needed to recognize the body to make it toward the afterlife
What was Egyptian scribe school like?
You learned to write hieroglyphs , it was only for boys, it took about 12 years to finish school
Who was the Vizier?
The Vizier is the second most powerful to the pharaoh is the advisor of the pharoah