Egypt People
Djoser was so popular with his subjects that they viewed him as more than a King. What did he discover during his reign and how was this discovery implemented in Egyptian society?
Djoser's discovery of stone led many to believe that he is a god. Djoser helped advance Egypt as a whole with his plans to craft a tomb out of stone instead of mudbrick
In all told, the ancient Egyptians built more than 100 pyramids, how many still stand today?
80
peasant
a person who does farm work for wealthy landowners
afterlife
an existence after death
True or False
Native Americans and Europeans had very similar gender roles.
False
In order to retain her own power, what action would Hatshepsut take?
(there are two possible answers)
- She presented herself as male
- She built many monuments of herself and presented herself as a god
What was the purpose of the canals built along the Nile River?
(there are two possible answers)
- bring water from the Nile to irrigate farms
- transport boats.
noble
of high birth or rank
social class
a group in society that is ranked by factors such as wealth, property, and rights
Historians believe there were many factors that led to the decline of the Maya civilization. Which of the following is not a theory pushed by historians?
Which of the following is a reason why historians believe the Maya civilization collapsed?
a) too many human sacrifices
b) drought
c) forest loss
d) warfare/lack of a central leader
a) too many human sacrifices
How did Sniferu fund his projects of pyramid construction?
By invading neighboring civilizations and stealing their resources.
What am I?
A stone pillar, typically having a square or rectangular cross section and a pyramidal top.
a) mastaba
b) obelisk
c) canal
d) temple
b) obelisk
hieroglyphs
an early form of writing based on symbols
social pyramid
a pyramid outline showing the positions of social classes according to their status in a society
Which of the following is not an early civilization in the Americas?
a) Mississippian
b) Maya
c) Olmec
d) Ottoman
d) Ottoman
Akhenatan wanted his city built immediately, how did he find a way to get his engineers to build faster?
By cutting smaller limestone blocks for easier transportation.
Could the Egyptians have thrived without the Nile River? Explain your answer.
No because the Nile River was essential for farming
architecture
the art and technique of designing and building
shaman
a member of society who is able to communicate between society and the spiritual and natural worlds
The Mayan advances in astronomy helped the civilization develop a _______________.
calendar
Ramses and his Egyptian army were outnumbered against the neighboring civilizations but still fought to a stalemate. Why do you believe the Egyptians were able to hold their own?
Better weapons such as the double bow and chariots.
What are the three theories of how mud ramps were configured on pyramids? You need to name all three theories to receive the points.
- One massive ramp was built on the side of the pyramid
- There were spiraling ramps wrapped around the pyramid
- Combination of first two theories
oral traditions
the passing of knowledge, ideas, and culture through spoken words or songs
stratified society
a society that is clearly divided between an elite at the top and, often, skilled workers in the middle and laborers and enslaved people at the bottom
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