3.Ancient Egypt Flashcards
Delta
River flow into ocean or lake.
Papyrus
Paper made from plants.
Hieroglyphics
A type of writing.
Dynasty
Rulers from the same family.
Theocracy
Ruler in the name of god.
Pharaoh
A king.
Embalm
To preserve a body from rotting.
Pyramid
A triangular base with a point on top.
Sarcophagus
A stone coffin.
what continent is Egypt on?
Africa
What river runs through Egypt?
Nile
What did the river do every year that helped the Ancient Egyptians?
Flood
What desert is Egypt part of?
Sahara
Name three things the river brought to the Ancient Egyptians?
Food/Fish
Farming
Trade
How many seasons did the Ancient Egyptians have and what did they base there seasons on?
Ancient Egyptians had 3 seasons, they were based on the Nile river.
Aket- Flooding of the river.
Peret- Planting of the crops.
Shemu- Harvest of the crops.
Ancient Egyptians thought their Pharaohs were gods on earth. What were the responsibilities of the Pharaoh’s?
Command the army Trade with other nations Make laws Punish law breakers Keep the gods happy
The Great Sphinx
The Great Sphinx has the body of a lion and the head of a Pharaoh. Great debates regarding the date of creation.
Canopic Jars
Canopic Jar gods……………
Hapy- with the head of a baboon protects the lungs.
Duamutef- with the head of a jackal protects the stomach.
Imsety- with the head of a human protects the liver.
Qebhsenuef- with the head of a falcon protects the intestines.
How many gods and goddesses were there in Ancient Egypt?
More than 2,000.
