Vocab
an early form of paper made from a reedlike plant
papyrus
In which continent was Egypt located?
Africa
What were kid toys made out of?
wood
the group with the least amount of people
pharaohs
site of the Great Pyramids
Giza
Which desert is part of Egypt?
Sahara Desert
Who was able to go to school?
wealthy boys
the group with the most amount of people
slaves
What were the pyramids used for?
tomb for the dead
a king of ancient Egypt
pharaoh
Which river runs through Egypt?
Nile River
What did boys do to their hair?
shave the side
the group immediately above the slaves
peasants
What was the belief of those in ancient Egypt?
polytheism
pictures and symbols that stand for sounds or ideas
hieroglyphs
Which part of the continent is Egypt located?
North
What did every pharaoh wear on their face?
beard
the group that is immediately under the pharaohs
government officials
What did the Egyptians use to communicate?
hieroglyphs
a series of rulers from the same family
dynasty
Which direction does the river run through Egypt?
From South to North
What were Egypt's main crops?
barley and wheat
the four groups in the middle of the social pyramid
soldiers, scribes, merchants, craftsmen
three responsibilities of a pharaoh
command the army, make laws, punish law breakers, trade, keep the gods happy