Egyptian Jobs & People
Who made sure rituals were performed correctly to protect the people?
Priest
Double Jeopardy! Which pharaoh was known for his military strength?As Christians, who is our authority?
Ramses II. God.
What plant-based paper did scribes write on
Papyrus
Double Jeopardy! What river was the main source of water for Egypt? In what ways did God use a large body of water to show His power?
The Nile River. God turned the Nile to blood, God divided the Red Sea so Israelites could escape from Pharoah.
What did Egyptians believe happened after death?
They entered the afterlife.
Who kept records of food and supplies?
Scribe
Which pharaoh’s tomb was found full of treasures?
King Tut
Double Jeopardy! What was the Egyptian writing system called? How does God use writing to communicate with us?
Hieroglyphics. Through Scripture, the Bible.
What tool helped Egyptians lift water for irrigation?
Shaduf
What process preserved bodies for the afterlife?
Mummification
Who defended Egypt and helped dig canals?
Soldier
Who was the first female pharaoh that encouraged trade?
Hatshepsut
What stone helped scholars translate hieroglyphics?
Rosetta Stone
What did Egyptians use to predict flooding?
Calendar
What items were buried with the dead for use in the afterlife? (Possessions, treasures, amulets)
Possessions, treasures, amulets
Double Jeopardy! Who worked in mines as prisoners of war? As believers, whether we are working as trash collectors or as doctors, how should we work and for who?
Slaves. Colossians 3:23 — “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.”
Which pharaoh introduced monotheism to Egypt?
Akhenaten
What large box was used to bury the dead?
Sarcophagus
Why was the Nile River so important to Egypt?
It provided water, trade routes, and fertile soil.
What social class would have an amulet, and why?
Wealthy — to help guide them through the afterlife.
Who made jewelry and pottery?
Craftsmen
What is a dynasty, and who started Egypt’s first one?
A family line of rulers; started by Menes
How did Egyptians use writing to keep records and honor their gods?
They recorded offerings, prayers, and laws.
How did flooding benefit Egyptian farmers?
It deposited rich silt for crops.
Double Jeopardy! How did belief in the afterlife affect daily Egyptian life? How is the Christian belief in eternal life different from the Egyptian belief in the afterlife?
They lived to please the gods and prepare for the next world. Christians believe eternal life comes through faith in Jesus, not through possessions or rituals.