Egypt Flashcards
In what ways was the Nile a gift
It was used for basically everything
Why was being surrounded by deserts a benefit
It was a protective barrier
What was the primary purpose of the Egyptian pyramids
They were constructed to be tombs
Why was the Rosetta Stone a important discover
Since it had 3 languages they were able to decode it and figure out what the hieroglphs say
What was the main purpose of mummification
So the spirit would recognize the body after death
Why was a social pyramid helpful
Everyone knew their responsibilities
How was life for Egyptian women different from those in Mesopotamia
They had freedom and could do things men did
What contribution did Egyptain scientists make to our modern day calendar
They came up with 24 hour day, 12 months, and 365 days
WHat originally forced Egyptians to develop mathematics
Irrigation
Was the egyptian religion monoteistic or polytheistic
Polythesic
Explain how the number system was different from our own
used symbols as value sets
What direction does the Nile flow
North
What would have happened to life in Egypt if the Nile dried up
Everyone would die
HOw did aboslute power of the pharaohs contribute ot Egypt’s cycle of order
People followed the pharaohs because they believed they were living gods
What Egyptian religious practice led to knowledge and advancements in medical care
Mummification
