Pre Egypt
Where was upper egypt located?
Southern egypt
Did everyday people (peasants) understand hieroglyphics
no
What god did the ancient egyptians believe their leaders were descendents of?
Ra
What type of egyptian was buried inside tombs and pyramids
royalty
When did middle kingdom egypt begin?
where was lower egypt located
northern egypt
What is a dynasty
royal family bloodline
What did the gods control according to the ancient egyptians
nature
Why were the pyramids built
resting place for the gods
Where were organs stored during mummification
canopic jars filled with spices
using the rivers to create agriculture (farming)
Who is Narmer
king who united both egypts
what organ was kept inside the egyptians after they died
heart
what material was used to build the pyramids
limestone
What would happen to someone in the duat
they would travel through a maze filled with demons and challenges
Papyrus is made of what?
reed plants
What is the name for ancient Egyptian rulers
Pharaohs and Kings
where did egyptians go once they died
the du'at
who worked on the pyramids
contracted workers
What made egypt a theocracy?
the government would enforce religious laws
Ancient Egyptian Writing system
What type of government did the Ancient Egyptians have
Theocracy
what did egyptians bring with them to the afterlife
scrolls and prayers
what did egyptians ask conquered people to do?
give a tribute or tax