Ancient African Society Flashcards
How long is the Nile River?
6700 km
Name the uses of the Nile River?
Fishing Drinking water Growing papyrus Transport Hunting Mud to build bricks Irrigation
During which months does the Nile flood?
June to September
Why is the flooding of the Nile River so good for the environment around the Nile?
The rich, black silt left behind by the flooding Nile River is a very good fertiliser.
Who was Anubis?
He was the jackal headed god of the dead.
Explain the step by step process of mummification?
- Pull brain out of nose using a hppk
- Make a cut on the left side of the body near the tummy
- Remove all internal organs
- Let the internal organs dry
- Place the lungs, intestine, stomach and liver inside canonic jars
- Place the heart back inside the body
- Rinse inside of body with wine and spices
- Cover the corpse with natron (salt) for 70 days
- After 40 days, stuff the body with linen or sand to give it a more human shape
- After the 70 days, wrap the body from head to toe in bandages
- Place in a sarcophagus
What is a sarcophagus?
It is a type of box like a coffin
The ancient Egyptians worshipped many different gods. Who was the most important god?
The sun god Ra
Name the biggest pyramid in Egypt?
The Great pyramid at Giza
What mathematical shape is a pyramid?
square-based pyramid
Describe the Great Sphinx?
It is a limestone sculpture of a creature with the head of a human and the body of a lion. It is 73m long and 20m high.
What is hieroglyphics?
It is ancient Egyptian writing in the form of pictures.
Where can hieroglyphics be found?
It is found on paper made from papyrus reed, carved on stone and also painted on the walls of tombs and temples.
What is a canonic jar?
A jar or container used for storing internal organs.
When was the Rosetta Stone discovered?
1799
