Mummification
How long did the mummification process take?
70 days
Which two seas border Egypt?
Mediterranean and Red Sea.
What is a pharaoh?
The ruler and head of government. Believed to become a god.
When were cats domesticated in Ancient Egypt?
between 3600 B.C. and 3800 B.C.
Who was right under the pharaoh in the social pyramid?
What is Government Officials.
Why was the heart left inside the body?
It was the center of being and intelligence.
What was so valuable about the Nile River?
Silt.
Why would King Tutankhamun’s tomb be protected by a curse?
His tomb would be cursed and/or boobytrapped to prevent thieves.
What did cats actually do for the ancient Egyptians?
The ancient Egyptians took their cats on hunting excursions, especially in the marshes where cats may have been trained to retrieve fowl and fish. Another very common scene in tomb paintings was a cat seated under a woman's chair, showing that the cat had become an integral part of the ancient Egyptian family life. Cats were also valued for their mysterious and superstitious qualities. There is a myth that the Egyptians once won a battle because of cats. They were fighting a foreign regiment and just at the time of attack by the foreigners, the Egyptian released thousands of cats at the front lines. Seeing the onslaught of these terrifying creatures, the foreign army retreated in panic
Who were the scribes?
What was the next step after all the moisture was removed from the body?
After forty days the body is washed again with water from the Nile. Then it is covered with oils to help the skin stay elastic.
What is an example of an important Egyptian city?
Luxor, Thebes, Abydos, Memphis, Alexandria, Aswan, Cairo, and Giza.
Where was the pharaoh on the social ladder?
Top.
What does it mean if someone sees a cat in a dream?
Seeing a cat in your dream confirmed that you would have a good harvest
What is hieroglyphics?
What is Egyptian writing system?
Why did the Egyptians practice mummification?
The ancient Egyptians believed that when someone died, their soul left their body. The soul would then return and be reunited with the body after it was buried. However, the soul needed to be able to find and recognize the body in order to live forever.
What type of climate does Egypt have?
Hot and dry.
Little moisture.
What did the Pharaohs job consist of?
As 'Lord of the Two Lands' the pharaoh was the ruler of Upper and Lower Egypt. He owned all of the land, made laws, collected taxes, and defended Egypt against foreigners. As 'High Priest of Every Temple', the pharaoh represented the gods on Earth. He performed rituals and built temples to honour the gods.
What was the time periods called when Egypt was doing REALLY WELL? Must name them all.
What is Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom.
What was placed in canopic jars?
Stomach, liver, lungs, and intestines
What colours are in the flag of Egypt?
Red, White and Black.
What was the peasants job?
Grew crops and help build the pyramids. They were the foundation of the civilization.