Egyptian Leaders/Religion
Who was the god of the sun and the ruler of Earth for a period of time?
Ra
How does the Nile travel?
South to North
What was the biggest pyramid ever bulit?
The great pyramid of giza
What was the biggest and lowest group on the social triangle?
Slaves
What was the occupation of most peasants?
Farming
What was the process where Priests wrap a dead body in paper called?
Mummification
What is the biggest desert in Egypt
(Hint:It's the biggest in the world)
Sahara desert
Why were the pyramids built?
As tombs for passed kings
How high were the priests on the triangle?
3rd highest
What were the scribe's writing material called?
Papyrus
How old was king Tut when he became ruler of Egypt?
9 years old
How many seas could be seen on an ancient egyptian map?
2
When were the first pyramids built?
Around 2780 BC
What were the 3 highest occupations on the pyramid?
Pharaoh,Government official,and Priest
What was the most complicated job of an Artisan?
Stone carving
What were Mummified bodies put in before the tomb?
Cataract
What part of Egypt is the Nile delta located?
Northern Egypt
What king ordered the first pyramids to be built?
King Djoser
How many general classes were there?
7
What did priests need to do to become purified?
Avoid foods related to peasants,bathe 3-4 times a day in a holy pool,shave off body hair,and wear linen clothing
How many Egyptian Dynasties were there?
31
What is the most northern part of Ancient Egypt?
Mediterranean sea
How many stone blocks did it take to build the great pyramid of Giza?
About 2.3 Million
How high were the artisans on the triangle?
5th highest
How long did scribes need to go to scribe school to become one?
12 Years