Egypt Flashcards
Who supported the theory of interventionism in regards to the construction of the pyramids?
Von Daniken
What was the theory of interventionism in regards to the construction of the pyramids?
Earth was visited by aliens, and their offspring became the human race. Primitive people remember them as gods, and used their knowledge to help build the pyramids.
What is some support for [3] and problems [1] with the theory of interventionism [pyramids]?
SUPPORT:
-height of pyramid corresponds with distance of Earth to the sun
-Meridian running through pyramids divides continents into equal halves
-not possible even by today’s standards
PROBLEMS:
-no physical evidence
Who supported the ‘heave-ho’ theory?
Sears & Wilson
What was the ‘heave-ho’ theory?
Egyptians built the pyramids using wooden rollers/rafts/pulleys/sleds, and used earthen clumps to increase the height.
What is some support [4] for and problems [3] with the theory of ‘heave-ho’?
SUPPORT: -wood available -tomb pictures depict men moving heavy statues on rollers -holes indicate surveying -found tools and granary in excavation PROBLEMS: -not possible in the time frame -no mural depictions -copper couldn't cut limestone
Who supported the theory of alchemy?
Davidovitis and Morrison
What was the theory of alchemy?
Blocks of the pyramid are synthetic stone cast directly into place.
What is some support [3] for and problems [1] with the theory of alchemy?
SUPPORT: -suitable materials -Egyptians were highly skilled in alchemy -no cracks or tool marks PROBLEMS: -no proof
What was the significance of Akhenaton and when did he rule?
[circa 1350 BC] He attempted movement from polytheism to monotheism (one sun god, Aton), moved the capital from Thebes to Akhenaton, people were not happy.
What was the significance of Tutankhamen and when did he rule?
[circa 1334 BC] He became pharaoh at age 8 and died at 19, he restored the polytheistic religious traditions, moved the capital back to Thebes, and is known because his tomb was discovered by Howard Carter in 1922.
What was the significance of Hatshepsut and when did she rule?
[circa 1470 BC] She was history’s first great woman ruler, expanded trade, built temples and monuments, and Egypt prospered under her rule.
What was the significance of Ramses II and when did he rule? [6]
[circa 1290 BC] He was the last great Egyptian pharaoh, ruled for 67 years, had a lot of wives and kids, built colossal structures more focused on size than detail, used Jewish slaves, and lived in the time of Moses.
What was the significance of Ptolemy and when did he rule?
[circa 300 BC] He was one of Alexander the Great’s Generals who took control of Egypt after his death. He founded the Ptolemic dynasty of Egypt, which was the last dynasty before it fell to Roman rule. Macedonian, not native Egyptian ruler.
What was the significance of Cleopatra and when did she rule?
[circa 60 BC] She was the last pharaoh of Egypt before the Romans took over and the Empire fell. Powerful woman of her time, tried to save Egypt by allying with powerful Roman men, but ultimately failed.
