Pharaohs
Hatshepsut
What was the main job of most Egyptians?
Farming (they were peasants)
Who was at the top of Egypt's social Pyramid?
pharaoh
in a statue
What were pyramids used for in ancient Egypt?
Tombs for pharaohs
Which pharaoh had the Great Pyramid built?
Khufu
What was the main food staple for most Egyptians?
bread
Who came after the pharaoh?
Government officials
What was the purpose of mummification?
to preserve the body so the spirit could recognize it in the afterlife
What kind of writing system did Egyptians develop?
hieroglyphics
This young pharaoh's tomb was discovered nearly untouched with amazing artifacts in 1922.
King Tut
What material did Egyptians use to make paper?
papyrus
Which group was important in the social classes because they conducted rituals and were believed to be in communication with their gods?
priests
What did they do with the organs that were removed from the body during mummification?
they were placed in canopic jars
Old Kingdom
Which pharaoh was known for building monuments and signing the first peace treaty?
Ramses II
What were peasant's homes made of?
mud brick
How long did scribes go to school?
12 years
What food did priests have to avoid?
fish
Why did the pharaohs build monuments?
to show their power and success
Which pharaoh built the White Chapel?
Senusret I
Peasant life revolved around the Nile River. What were its seasons? (Hint: There are 3)
Flooding, planting, harvest
Becoming a _________ was one of the few ways the men could rise about their parents' social class. What was this?
What organ was left inside the body?
the heart
The Great Pyramid