Vocabulary
dynasty
In an Egyptian dynasty, the throne passed from the pharaoh to his son.
Why was Egyptian agriculture dependent on the Nile?
The floods brought water to the crops, as well as silt, which was rich in nutrients. A year with low floodwaters could mean famine.
What is the main purpose of pyramids in Egypt?
They use pyramids to bury their pharaohs
What was the role of the pharaoh in Egyptian life?
He went between the people and the gods of ancient Egypt. He was also the absolute ruler of all aspects of government.
What is a scribe
a professional writer
pharaoh
gyptians believed that their king, or pharaoh, was a living god who had absolute power over everyone
How was Egypt divided?
Into Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt
What are pyramids made of?
limestone and granite blocks
How were the classes of Egyptian society organized?
After the pharaoh, the nobles and priests held the most power. Then came the officials and scribes, then the craftsmen and merchants, and then the farmers. At the bottom, came unskilled laborers and slaves.
Why was it desirable to be a scribe in ancient Egypt?
Scribes were important people in society. A scribe could become very powerful, and possibly even a king.
hierarchy
In a hierarchy, such as that in ancient Egypt, people belong to different social classes and each class has a rank in society.
What impact did the Nile have on Egypt’s trade industry?
Because the Nile River was easily navigable, it became a “superhighway” that encouraged contact and the trade of goods and ideas among different communities along the river.
What king had the most famous tomb?
King Tut
What contributions did Hatshepsut make to Egypt during her reign?
Hatshepsut expanded the Egyptian empire, but her most important contributions were in the promotion and expansion of trade, which greatly increased Egypt’s wealth. She risked difficult and dangerous trade expeditions to the coast of East Africa, which further boosted Egypt’s wealth and stimulated its economy.
How long did it take to become a scribe
It took five years of intense training to become a scribe
mummy
After death, the body of an Egyptian pharaoh was preserved as a mummy in a royal tomb.
The importance of the red sea
The red sea was a desert that protected Egypt from invasions.
Were many resources were used to build pyramids in the Old Kingdom or the New Kingdom?
Old Kingdom
What empire took control of Egypt and led to ending of their rule?
Kush Empire
How many weeks are on the Egyptian calendar?
10
hieroglyph
Each hieroglyph in the Egyptian writing system represented a sound, an object, or an idea
What was the importance of the black sea
This is where Egyptian Life took place, many people settled (lived) along the black sea
How did the Great Pyramid of Khufu demonstrate the pharaoh’s power?
The Great Pyramid took tremendous resources to build, both in terms of materials and manpower. The pharaoh would have to be very wealthy and powerful to cause such a monumental work to be done
What pharaoh ruled for 66 years in Egypt?
What is the style used in all Egyptian artwork?