Ancient Egypt Flashcards
How did the Nile influence the people of Ancient Egypt?
The Nile gave the Ancient Egyptians somewhere to live, apart from the desert. It provided food, water, recreation, income, pretty much life. Without the flood season, Akhet, the farmers would grow and reap meagre harvests. The flood deposits fresh layers of fertile soil every year, and saturates the ground for them, making it perfect for growing crops.
What are the physical features of Ancient Egypt?
The physical features of Ancient Egypt are the Nile River, it’s delta and the surrounding desert. Some man made features are the pyramids dotted all over, the Valley of the Kings and the cities like crocodiliopolis.
What are the tree seasons of the Nile?
The three seasons of the Nile are Akhet (the flood), Peret (the seed time) and Shemu (the harvest). The Ancient Egyptians based their calendar off these three seasons.
How did the desert influence the people of Ancient Egypt?
The desert in Ancient Egypt was a natural barrier for invaders and barbarians trying to steal the riches of Egypt. It also provided building materials for the many great pyramids, cities and tombs that the Egyptians built, many of them still standing today.
What are the key groups of Ancient Egypt? What are their roles?
The Key groups of Ancient Egypt are as follows:
The Pharaoh - Rules over everyone
Nobles/Senior Officials - Help enforce the law and run the government
Scribes - Write down stuff
Skilled Artisans and Craftspeople - Provide objects for practical uses or enjoyment/vanity purposes
Peasants - Till the land and provide food for the nation
Slaves/Servants - Work for people
Examples of Egyptian Gods
Anubis Osiris Horus Isis Thoth
God’s - Anubis
Shown as a man with the head of a jackal
Role - God of the underworld and mummification
God’s - Horus
Shown as a man with the head of a falcon
Role - God of the sky and also of hunting; protector of the pharaoh and the city of Memphis (the capital)
God’s - Osiris
Shown as a green-skinned man with mummy-like lower body
Role - God and judge of the dead in the afterlife;
giver of life
God’s - Isis
Shown as a woman wearing sheath-style dress
Role - Goddess of rebirth and reincarnation and protector of the dead
God’s - Thoth
Shown as a man with the head of an ibis.
Role - Mediator between good and evil; god of writing, wisdom, learning and measurement
What is Mummification?
Mummification is the process of preparing a dead body for the journey to the afterlife. Only wealthier people could afford this, for it was a long and expensive process.
