vocabulary
Define cataract
Shallow area of a river where the water moves fast over obstacles.
The Nile River flows ________
NORTH
Ancient Egyptians practice a form of ___________
Polytheism…
belief in many gods.
who was at the top of the social structure
PHARAOHS
Who was at the bottom of the social structure
Slaves
define papyrus
A tall plant that Egyptians used to make paper
Most Egyptians lived near what GEOGRAPHICAL FEATURE?
The Nile River.
Egyptians believed that many gods had special
POWERS
How did religion link to Pharaohs’ role.
pharaohs were chosen by gods
How did cataracts cause a problem for Egyptians
They couldn’t travel through this area
Define delta
Land created by silt deposits at the mouth of a river.
The Nile would flood,
leaving behind?
Silt.., which helps grow crops
How did Egyptians determine if a person was good or bad?
They would weight their hearts against a feather!
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What made people uncomfortable when Hatshepsut ruled?
she was a woman!
What is the purpose of pyramids?
To bury leaders and store their valuables
Define Pharaoh
Political and religious leader of Egypt.
Use YOUR MAP!
WHICH REGION IS LOCATED NORTH OF NUBIA?
Kush
A religious practice that Egyptians used to preserve the human body
MUMMUIFICATION
Describe one thing about the Pharaoh Akhenaten!
He changed their religious practices.
Why did Egyptians call their land KEMET OR DARK land?
The flooding left behind silt and made the soil rich
Define Hieroglyphics
A system of WRITING based on pictures
The Nile river flows north. So usually the land around a river is LOWER due to flooding.
Use your book: Describe the process of mummification
They would remove all of the organs. Wrap the body in linens and special salts.
Describe King Tut!
He was 10 years old..
only ruled for 9/10 years.
boy king
Restored Egypts trust.
Use page 28 or your map! Name one city from Ancient Egypt!
Meroe
memphis
cairo
thebes