Geography
Egyptian civilization developed in this river valley.
The Nile River Valley
Were ancient Egyptians monotheists or polytheists?
Polytheists
What is the name of the early form of writing that the ancient Egyptians used?
Hieroglyphics
In ancient Egypt, who was the head of the government?
The pharaoh, or king, was the head of the government.
What did the ancient Egyptian economy center around?
farming and fishing
What continent is Egypt located on?
Africa
Why was the Egyptian pharaoh considered to be so powerful?
The people of Egypt believed that he/she was a descendant of the gods.
What material did scribes use to record records on and to preserve knowledge?
Papyrus
List two of the pharaoh's responsibilities.
The pharaoh led the citizens in the construction of temples. He created laws and taxes, organized labor and trade, and was in charge of the defense of the civilization.
As a result of the pharaoh owning everything in the land, what must the people do?
People had to pay taxes in the form of grain or other goods and services.
What sea does the Nile River flow into?
The Mediterranean Sea
Why did the Egyptian people strive to please the gods?
The Egyptians believed that the gods were responsible for everything in their lives.
Name two things that Egyptians would write.
poems, stories, lessons, religious texts, calendars and histories
Who was a pharaoh assisted by?
The pharaoh was assisted by priests, advisors, and other officials.
As trade grew in ancient Egypt, many people become merchants and artisans. What did people trade at this time?
Ancient Egyptians would trade gold, wheat, and linen for items such as wood, ivory, iron, copper, and spices.
After the Nile River floods, what does it deposit onto its river banks?
silt
The ancient Egyptians believed that their life on Earth could eventually lead to this.
Life after death or an afterlife
What did the Egyptians design as a resting place for their pharaohs?
Pyramids
How was the government connected to religion?
The pharaoh was the leader because he was believed to be descended from the gods.
Which three groups of people were in the lowest class in the ancient Egyptian society?
slaves, servants, and farmers
What is the difference between the "black land" and the "red land"?
The "black land" is where the Egyptians grew their crops because the land was fertile. No crops would grow in the dry, barren desert areas of the "red land".
How were wealthy Egyptians' bodies preserved for the afterlife?
They were mummified.
The Egyptians developed many achievements in the areas of Math and Science. Name two of these achievements.
created a solar calendar with 365 days
math and engineering skills were used to build pyramids
advancements in chemistry
learned a great deal about human anatomy
Why did the ancient Egyptian civilization begin to decline?
The decline began when Egypt faced invasions at the end of the New Kingdom.
List the classes and their members for the social pyramid of ancient Egypt.
pharaoh
nobles and priests
scribes
artisans and merchants
slaves, servants, and farmers