Society
What was the most common textile used for clothing in Ancient Egypt?
Linen
King tut reigned during which Egyptian dynasty?
The 18th dynasty
How were the portraits represented
In a realistic and stylized way
What is Egyptian mythology based on?
Their natural surroundings (Sunset, Nile river...)
What is the name of the supposed curse that is inflicted upon disturbing a mummy?
Curse of the Pharaohs/Pharao's Curse
Say 3 things the Egyptians used as offerings to the gods
Accepted answers: Food, drink, clothing and ointment
What is the assumption people made about why King Tut's tomb is smaller?
He died unexpectedly and Egyptians had no time to build a bigger tomb.
What was the most important movement King Tut made regarding architecture?
The restoration of temples
What did the stories about Ra focus on?
Conflicts between him and those who oppose him
The famous bust of which Egyptian royalty member is one of the most iconic pieces of art from Egypt?
Nefertiti
What was the main purpose of the book of the dead?
To guide the deceased/dead through the afterlife
What change did King Tut reverse that was introduced by his predecessor?
The return of Polytheism
How were important figures represented?
With the hierarchical perspective / making them bigger
Which God killed Osiris and fought Horus for kingship?
Set
What is the name of the ceremonial boat buried near the Great Pyramid of Giza?
Khufu (Ship)
What was the hierarchy that Acient Egypt followed? (Social classes)
1. Pharaoh
2. Nobels, priests and officials
3. Commoners, artisans
4. Forced laborers
5. Slaves
What health issues was King Tut suffering from?
Malaria and a congenital bone disorder
What was the main influence for art and architecture?
The transition due to the end of the last king's era (Akhenaten's)
Name 6 Egyptian Gods
What was the name of the cosmic ocean of chaos that existed before creation?
Nun
What were the Execration Texts and what purpose did they serve?
Ritual curses written on figurines or pottery to ward off enemies
What was the dagger found in King Tut's tomb made of?
Meteoric Iron (From a meteorite)
Why were the temples damaged?
Because of the previous king's (Akhenaten's) change of capital
What was the name of the serpent that Ra had to defeat each night to ensure the sun would rise?
Apophis
What happened to the souls of those who failed the Weighing of the Heart?
They were devoured (And ceased to exist)