egypt Flashcards
What was a ka?
, a principal aspect of the soul of a human being or of a god.
What was the main focus of Egyptian religion?
the king and the gods
How did families try to help the ka of a loved one?
treatment, resources,
Why was mummification important to Egyptians?
to keep the body intact so it could be transported to a spiritual afterlife.
How was mummification related to the ka?
Mummification helped someone reach the afterlife as they believed that an afterlife could only exist if there was a form the ka (soul) could repossess after death
What did the Scorpion Macehead show?
King Scorpion performing the ceremonial opening of an irrigation canal
What did the Narmer Palette show?
the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt into the “Kingdom of the Two Lands” under the divine king.
What was the writing in Egypt called?
Hieroglyphics
What did Egyptians write on?
papyrus
Why were some people drawn at different sizes?
Brain size is determined to some extent by genetics
What was Egyptian scribe school like?
learn how to read and write hieroglyphic and hieratic scripts.
Why was Tutankhamen’s tomb an important discovery for modern historians?
it let archaeologists record what an Egyptian king’s tomb looked like and learn more about ancient Egypt.
What capital of Egypt was founded by Narmer?
The Ancient City of Memphis
What does the word “Pharaoh” mean?
“Great House
What is a dynasty?
a succession of people from the same family who play a prominent role in business, politics, or another field.
Who was the Vizier?
Imhotep
What was the main economic activity of Egypt?
agriculture, media, petroleum imports, natural gas, and tourism
Why would Egyptians trade with neighboring regions?
the availability of natural resources
Why did social groups form in the Old Kingdom of Egypt?
wealth, income, education, and occupation.
What rights did women have?
could have their own businesses, own and sell property, and serve as witnesses in court cases.
Why were priests an important social group?
responsible for ensuring the earth and heavens remained as the gods created them
What jobs did artisans do?
created the fine artwork that often covered temples, royal tombs, and other monuments.
What percentage of the population was farmers and peasants?
eighty percent
