Nile river
Why did the Ancient Egyptians live near the nile river?
They lived near the nile river because it provided food, water, and transportation.
Did Ancient Pharaohs live in palaces?
Yes they did
Why was mummifying done?
Mummification helped someone reach the afterlife as they believed that an afterlife could only exist if there was a form the ka (soul) could repossess after death.
Which two groups were at about the same level on the social pyramid?
Priests and Nobles
Is there less rain in lower Egypt than Upper Egypt?
Yes
Why was the Nile River so important to the Egyptians?
The Nile River provided Egypt with fertile soil and water for irrigation
Why are Pharaohs important?
Pharaohs made laws, collected taxes, and oversaw all the land in Egypt.
Why were favorite belongings of the pharaoh in the tomb?
They were placed in there so they could be passed down to the next Pharaoh.
Which of the following was not thought to be true about the pharaoh?
He made the sun rise each day
What sea is lower Egypt next to?
Medditerarian Sea
What is the land next to the Nile River called?
It is called Red Land
Who was the last pharaoh?
Cleopatra VII
The goal of mummification was?
It is to keep the body intact so it could be transported to a spiritual afterlife.
Who was the top adviser to the pharaoh?
His vizor
How many parts were lower Egypt split into?
Twenty
Why did the Nile river flood?
Melting snow and heavy summer rain in the Mountains sent a torrent of water causing the banks of the River Nile in Egypt to overflow on the desert land.
What did Pharaohs make for themselves?
Pharaohs made a tomb for themselves to be used in the afterlife.
Why did they wrap up mummies?
They do it so the wrappings let the embalmers build up the shape of the mummy
Which of the following would have the most status, importance, and power on the social pyramid?
A temple Priest
What was the capital of lower Egypt called?
Buto
When did the Nile River flood?
The Nile River flooded every year between June and September.
What does the word "Pharaoh" mean?
Great house/Powerfulness
Where are mummies found?
Mummies of the World features mummies from South America, Europe, Asia and Oceania, as well as Egypt.
Which of the following was not a job performed by a priest?
Collecting taxes
What was lower Egypt's symbol?