General Egypt
Why did the majority of the ancient Egyptians settle around the Nile Delta?
The buildup of soil made the land great for agriculture.
Why were the pyramids filled with gold, jewelry, and other valuable possessions of the pharaoh?
The pyramids were storage areas for these materials so the pharaoh’s spirit could enjoy them in the afterlife.
Who was the god of the sun that created the world and people in Egyptian mythology?
Ra
What was the most common job in ancient Egypt?
Farmer
Why is Tutankhamun considered an important figure in world history?
His tomb was rediscovered in the 20th century with his mummy and valuable Egyptian artifacts.
What were the three periods of time when Egypt’s government was strong and stable?
Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, New Kingdom
How were historians able to use the Rosetta Stone to decode hieroglyphics?
It had the same statement written in both hieroglyphics and Greek.
Who was the god of the underworld and agriculture who determined if spirits of the dead could enter the afterlife at the Hall of Judgment in Egyptian mythology?
Osiris
What was the correct use of natron in the mummification process?
Natron was a salt that was used to dry out the mummy.
How does the transfer of power work in a dynasty?
The title of pharaoh (ruler) is passed down to a younger relative or another chosen successor.
Which kingdom was located in the northern half of ancient Egypt? Which kingdom was located in the southern half of ancient Egypt?
Lower Egypt was located in the northern half and Upper Egypt was located in the southern half.
The Great Pyramid of Giza was the tomb of which pharaoh from the Old Kingdom?
Khufu
What is the meaning of the concept called ma’at?
The idea of a cosmic harmony and balance that existed on Earth and across the universe.
First, which organ did the ancient Egyptians leave inside the body during the mummification process because it was thought to be the spirit’s center of intelligence and necessary for the afterlife? Second, which organ was destroyed because it was believed to be useless?
The heart was saved and the brain was destroyed
Why is Akhenaten considered an important figure in world history?
He outlawed Egypt’s traditional polytheistic religion and replaced it with the worship of his favorite god called Aten.
The Middle Kingdom ended after Egypt was overpowered by which group of people with chariots and bronze weapons from Southwest Asia?
Hyksos
Why did the ancient Egyptians eventually stop building the pyramids?
It was expensive to build the pyramids and they were targeted by tomb robbers.
What were the powers of the god named Anubis in Egyptian mythology?
Mummification & cemeteries
Which position in Egypt’s social hierarchy was the second-in-command whose responsibilities included supervising the courts, tax collections, pyramid construction, and government officials?
Vizier
Which pharaoh significantly increased ancient Egypt's wealth through trade, built a large amount of monuments and temples, and overcame adversity to become one of the first women to serve as pharaoh?
Hatshepsut
Why did ancient Egypt expand its territory and become an empire during the New Kingdom?
The Egyptians feared future invasions and wanted to block all possible routes.
How did the ancient Egyptians construct the pyramids?
-It is believed that workers would cut stone, such as limestone and granite, in Upper Egypt and transport it down the Nile River to the specific building location.
-Historians think that thousands of paid laborers used sleds and ramps to move stones weighing several tons and stack them on top of each other.
-The Egyptians made the pyramids without access to wheels, cranes, and other technology used to construct buildings today!
What were the powers of the goddess named Isis in Egyptian mythology?
Magic & healing
Which position in Egypt’s social hierarchy included builders, carpenters, jewelers, metalworkers, painters, sculptors, and stonecutters?
Artisans
Which pharaoh ruled ancient Egypt for 66 years, expanded its borders through several military campaigns, and ordered the construction of several famous landmarks including at Karnak and Luxor?
Ramesses II (Ramesses the Great)