The Old Kingdom
What was a Pharaoh?
A king or ruler
Whose job was it to keep records?
Scribe
What was a sphinx?
imaginary creatures with the body of a lion and the head of a human or other animal.
What led to the rise of civilizations.
Strong, powerful Pharaohs
What was the Egyptian belief about the Pharaoh?
He was half king half God
Who wasn't paid for their work, and didn't pay taxes?
A slave
What was an obilesk?
Tall, four-sided pillars that are pointed at the top
What led to the fall of civilizations?
Internal problems/disaster
What is a mummy?
Specially treated bodies.
Who would inherit the same job as their parents?
A Child
How did Egyptians make papyrus?
By pressing layers of reeds together to form a piece of thin paper.
Who was the New kingdom leader who drove others out of Egypt by blocking invasion routes?
Ahmose of Thebes
What was the purpose of embalming bodies?
To keep them safe in the journey of the afterlife
What might happen to a talented architect?
He could rise to a high government official
Why would people be different sizes in statues?
To show power or respect
Who was the first female Pharaoh?
Hatshepsut
What was the purpose of Pyramids?
Tombs for Pharaohs/important people
How were soldiers paid?
With the things they found in war.
What kind of things were subjects in Egyptian paintings?
Historical events, religious rituals, and everyday things in life
Who was the New kingdom leader who united Upper Egypt with Lower Egypt?
Kingsom of Aksum