Ancient Egypt Flashcards
Which way does the Nile River flow?
South to North
Why did the Nile River help Ancient Egyptians?
It gave them fertile soil for growing crops and a river to fish and travel on.
Who was at the top of the social class?
Pharaohs
What was a Pharaohs job?
To rule the land, provide for your people, and respect the Gods
What role did women play in Ancient Egypt?
They would have to have as many kids to take on the family and also take care of the children and the house.
What were in pyramids?
There were preserved bodies of the ancient Egyptian pharaohs and personal items they wanted to take with them to the afterlife
About how long did the Great Pyramid take to build?
20 years
What is a preserved body of a pharaoh or other powerful person in ancient Egypt?
mummy
What three languages where on the Rosetta Stone?
Hieroglyph, Greek and Demotic
How did the discover of the Rosetta Stone help historians?
It helped them be able to decode other Hieroglyphs and understand more about Ancient Egypt
Where is the Rosetta Stone Kept Now a Days?
The British Museum
How old was King Tutankhamen when he became a pharaoh?
9 years old
What was Hatshepsut known for?
Being the first female pharaoh
Who was the Great Pyramid built for?
Khufu
Where was King Tutś tomb found?
Under Ramses Vl tomb
