geography/economy
Which direction does the Nile River flow?
north
What was the main focus of Egyptian religion?
To make it to the afterlife.
What did the Scorpion Macehead show?
The scorpion king leading upper egypt into war the first time `with lower egypt.
What capital of Egypt was founded by Narmer?
Memphis
Why were priests an important social group?
Priests were an important social group because they interpreted the god's wishes and made offerings for them.
What was Egypt's main economic activity?
Farming and trade
What was a ka?
What did the Narmer Palette show?
When they unify upper and lower Egypt the second time.
What does the word "Pharaoh" mean?
Great house or king
What jobs did artisans do?
Artisans were skilled craftsmen and made art and pottery.
Why would Egyptians trade with neighboring regions?
to get things they could not get on there own
what is duat?
duat is the trials to the afterlife
What was the writing in Egypt called?
Hieroglyphics
What is a dynasty?
A dynasty is a family of rulers for life.
What percentage of the population was farmers and peasants?
80%
what would Egypt trade for other goods
food
Why was mummification important to Egyptians?
to preserve the body
Why were some people drawn at different sizes?
To show the levels of importance
Who was the Vizier?
The vizier was the adviser of the pharaoh and carried out his wishes.
What social group was the largest?
Peasants and farmers
the five classes of Egypt
Pharaoh, vizier/government officials, priests, artisans, farmers and peasants.
How was mummification related to the ka?
to preserve the body so the Ka can recognize it.
What were the main subjects of Egyptian Art?
Historical rituals and everyday life.
What was the highest social class?
Pharoh
What social group made art and pottery.
artisans