Death
What was the method that the ancient Egyptians used to preserve bodies after death?
Mummies
What is the name of the written language that the Ancient Egyptians used?
Geoglyphics
Were ancient Egyptians believers of a monotheistic or polytheistic religion?
Polytheistic.
What did the scribes do?
Keep records and write for the pharao.
What was a common make up product used by Egyptian royalty?
Eyeliner (kohl).
What were the pyramids made for?
House the soul and body of the dead pharaohs and their belongings
What were the main purposes for Ancient Egyptian art?
Religious purposes, instructions on death (death related), record information, solidify power.
What was the god "Ra" god of?
The sun.
What was the priest's role in the government?
To give religious insights.
What drink was used for religious rituals?
Beer.
What do the Ancient Egyptians believe that happens after death?
Judgment based on actions, and depending on that there's after life or you cease to exist.
What two elements was the sphynx depicted as?
Human and cat.
Why were pharaohs so important?
Th Egyptians basically considered them gods.
What kind of government were the ancient Egyptians under?
Theocratic monarchy.
What is the most common kind of meat that Egyptians consumed.
Goose or duck.
What's the Ka?
The spirit that ascends to the afterlife.
Why are pyramids the shape they are?
To imitate the sun rays and serve as a ramp to walk to the sky.
What happens if your heart is too heavy during judgment?
You get eaten by a beast and you don't make it to afterlife.
What place were the royal advisors in the hierarchy scale?
2nd top tier.
What did the false beard symbolize?
Power, masculinity, divine kingship and authority.
What is the Book of Death?
The name of the book that guided the Egyptians to the afterlife.
What was used to house the soul of the pharaohs and gods?
Statues in religious temples.
What was Osris the god of?
Death.
How did the Egyptian monarchy get their funding?
From labored work.
What were the four main values of society?
Modesty, respecting elders, cleanliness and hospitality.