Geography
What continent is Egypt a part of?
Africa
What was the role of Pharoah?
Name the 8 levels of the social class pyramid.
Pharaoh, Vizier, priest, scribe, Noble, artisan/craftsmen, farmers, slaves
Were all Egyptians mummified?
No. At first Pharoah was the only person officially mummified; however, by the end of Ancient Egypt, many people, including the middle class were mummified.
What is the sea to the North of Egypt?
This river was necessary for ancient Egypt's survival.
Nile River
Slaves were mostly made up of this group.
Prisioners of war and people sold into slavery
This level of the social pyramid had the least amount of people but the most power.
Pharoah
Why did Egyptians mummify people?
To preserve their bodies for the afterlife
What was the Great Pyramid originally built for?
Tomb for Khufu
The deserts surrounding Egypt helped them by...
Protecting them from invaders and providing a location for burial sites.
What was the role of the Craftsmen?
To provide secialized goods for Egypt (Ceramics, Artistry for monuments and temples, Weaving).
Why were farmers important for Egyptian society?
-Provided food
-In the off season, they worked for the Pharoah to help build and create special projects
What was removed during mummification?
The brain, internal organs, and intestines
Name 3 different Egyptian gods and why they were important in Ancient Egypt.
Nut
Osirus
Seth
Anubus
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The topography of ancient Egypt was a...
River valley with surrounding desert
Where was King Tut and many other pharoah's tombs found?
Valley of the Kings
What did scribes write on?
Papyrus
What are the steps of mummification?
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
What was placed in tombs of pharoahs?
-Their mummified bodies
-Food and Drink (Provisions for the afterlife)
-Items needed for daily life
What are the 3 main geographic features to consider when settling?
Water, topography, vegetation.
What were the names of the two kingdoms who united around 3000BC to form the Empire of Ancient Egypt?
The Lower Kingdom (Nile Delta) and the Upper Kingdom (closer to the Vally of the Kings and Luxor)
What is the form of writing used by Ancient Egyptians?
Heirogliphs
Where were mummies typically placed once the process of mummification was complete?
In tombs
Why was the Nile important to Ancient Egypt?