Geography
The longest river in the world?
What is the Nile River
Why did Egyptians strive to please the gods with temples, gifts and prayers?
Egyptians believed that the gods were responsiblefor everything in their lives.
What is papyrus?
It is similar to paper and used by Ancient Egyptians to write on.
What did the pharaoh do?
He led the construction of buildings, created laws and taxes, organized labor and trade, and was in charge of the defense of the civilization.
Who is at the top of the Ancient Egypt social pyramid?
The pharaoh
What crops grew in the Black Lands?
Wheat, barely and papyrus
Why did the pharaoh have so much power?
The Egyptians believed the pharaoh was descended from the gods.
What is a hieroglyphic?
it is a symbol or drawing to represent a word or sound.
How was the government connected to religion?
The pharaoh was the leader of the government. He was the leader because he was believed to be descended from the gods.
priests
How long is The Nile River?
3,500 miles long
Why were priests also powerful in Egypt?
Egyptians believed that priests were close to their gods.
Who did the solar calendar help the most?
Farmers
Why do you think that new kingdoms began after civil wars?
New kingdoms likely began after civil wars because the unrest in the civilization made it possible for new leadership to take over.
What is the job of a scribe?
they do all of the writing for Ancient Egypt.
What direction does The Nile River flow?
From South to North
Why did Egyptians try to live their lives in harmony?
They believed in the after life, or life after death.
What three things did Ancient Egyptian chemistry help create?
glass, mortar and cosmetics
Fishing and Farming
What is a dynasty?
A dynasty is a ruling family.
Why did Egyptian civilization develop around the Nile River?
Since Egypt gets very little rain, the Nile River brought life to the people. The river helped grow crops to survive and thrive.
Why did Egyptians have their bodies made into mummys when they died?
Egyptians believed in the afterlife, or life after death so they could overcome death.
How did Ancient Egyptian writing achievements advance their society?
Writing developed their culture as they were able to create and record literature. It also led to advancements in architecture, science and math.
How did the people of Ancient Egypt pay taxes?
They paid taxes in the form of grain or other goods for services.
What does the widening structure of the pyramid suggest about the number of people who belonged in each social class?