Ancient Egypt Test Flashcards
Delta
An area of sediment, soil or minerals carried by water, deposited at the mouth of the river.
Cataracs
groups of rocky rapids
Bureaucracy
a system of offices and officials that handle the business of government.
Artisans
skilled workers who practice a handicraft
Dynasty
a ruling family
Mummy
A dead persons, body wrapped in bandages preserved in coffin
Pharaoh
An Egyptian king
Pyramid
structure with triangular sides
Anatomy
the study of the structure of the body and its organs.
Astronomy
study of stars and other objects in the sky.
Papyrus
Material very similar to paper
Hieroglyphics
a drawing or symbol that represents a word or sound
How did the Pharaoh, Hatshepsut, improve the Egyptian Empire during her reign?
By expanding trade
The pyramids lasted over thousands of years. The success of the pyramids shows the ancient Egyptians were skilled in what two areas?
They show that they are very good at mathematics and engineering
What event led to the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses II reputation changing to that of a builder?
Signing the Hittites peace treaty, that made him focused on building
Why were the ancient Egyptians considered skilled surgeons? Two reasons.
They have a deep understanding of and anatomy and study medicine
What system did the Egyptian government operate under? Who was at the head of that system?
They used the Bureaucracy and the Visor
Why were rulers buried with multiple types of items such as paintings, statues, and food?
Because the Egyptian‘s believe that anything that is with them, for example, paintings, statues, and food, it would go to the afterlife with the dead ruler
How are the geography of Egypt and Mesopotamia similar? Two examples.
Both of the rivers were unpredictable in how they would flood, and both of them relied on their river
Why did the ancient Egyptians link their calendar to the seasons?
Because the farmers knew when to plant their crops
What was the hieroglyphic writing system based on?
It was based on pictures, symbols, and drawings
What was the purpose of the pyramids?
The purpose was to hold the body of a pharaoh
Why did the Egyptians call their land “Kemet?” What does it mean and why is it referred to as that?
Egyptians call their land Kemet because their land or soil was all black. Kemet means black land which refers to the soil in the land
How are the Egyptian farmers able to produce enough food to create a surplus?
They built earthen walls to trap the flood waters. This system of irrigation lead to production of food that grew into a surplus.
What did Egyptians use to help them predict when the Nile would flood?
They watched for the bright star, SURIUS to appear above the horizon right before sunrise. This event preceded the flooding of the river.
Why was papyrus more efficient than clay tablets, and how did it contribute to the growth of other civilizations? Two Reasons.
Writing in ink on papyrus was an improvement over clay tablets because documents were easier to transport. They were easier to transport because it was lighter. Papyrus documents could be provide a preserved much longer in Egypt hot dry heat. This allows the Egyptians to share and preserve their knowledge and pass it on to other civilizations.
