Egypt Flashcards
Which god was considered the most important in ancient Egyptian religion, known as the sun god?
Re (Ra)
What did the Egyptians believe happened to the ‘ba’ of a person at death?
It returned to their body if properly perserved.
What was the primary role of the Pharaoh in ancient Egyptian religion?
To mediate between humans and gods
Why did ancient Egyptians write spells from the Book of the Dead on papyrus scrolls?
For guiding the Dead in the afterlife
What was the function of the ‘ba’, according to ancient Egyptian beliefs?
To represent the individual’s character.
Why did Egyptians remove internal organs during mummification?
to prevent decay
What did the ancient Egyptians call the rich fertile soil deposited by the Nile River annually?
silt
What marked the landscape of Upper Egypt in contrast to Lower Egypt?
Deep trenches and steep cliffs
What event led to the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt into a single powerful civilization?
a war where Upper Egypt emerged victorious
What did the rulers of Upper Egypt wear to signify their region?
a white crown
Who was the king responsible for unifying Upper and Lower Egypt?
Menes
What was the first monumental stone building ever constructed in the world?
the Step Pyramid at Saqqara
What does the Valley of the Kings represent?
Burial site for pharaohs
Where was the capital of Egypt moved to during the Middle Kingdom?
Thebes
What improvements did the Egyptians make during the Middle Kingdom to their civilization?
Expansion of irrigation systems
