Government, Religion, and Economy
What type of government was Ancient Egypt?
absolute monarchy
What was the main water source in Ancient Egypt?
the Nile River
Who was the highest on the social pyramid?
the Pharaoh
ruler of Egypt
pharaoh
What rights did women have?
They could own land, become pharaohs, or could be merchants.
What was the economy centered around?
farming and fishing
What was used as a burial tomb?
pyramid
Who was the lowest on the social pyramid?
peasants/slaves/servants/farmers
symbols used for writing
hieroglyphs
What were ancient Egyptians buried with?
jewelry, gold, gems, food, and water
Why was religion important in Ancient Egypt? What was the Pharaohs part in it?
They believed in many gods. They believed Pharaohs were descended or related to the gods. The Pharaoh had complete power and control due to this.
What role did the Nile River play in the development of Ancient Egypt?
silt would form from the floods and would make to soil rich to grow crops
What does a scribe do?
They are the official writer and record keepers of Ancient Egypt
belief in more than one god
polytheistic
Why were ancient Egyptians buried with possessions?
They thought they would need it in the afterlife.
How were taxes paid?
Taxes were paid through crops, livestocks, services, and goods.
How did understanding the floods of the Nile River help the Ancient Egyptians?
It allowed the Egyptians to plan when to harvest and plant crops.
What were some jobs artisans had?
painters, potter, weavers, stone carvers, jewelry makers
triangle shaped mouth of a river
delta
What was Queen Hatshepsut best known for?
-1st female leader
-encouraged trade
-known for gaining power
Who were taxes paid to?
Taxes were paid to the Pharaohs.
What pharaoh built the pyramid of Giza?
Pharaoh Khufu
Who advised the pharaoh?
government officials, priests, or nobles
crop they used to make paper
papyrus