Egyptian architecture - history3200 BC to 1 AD Flashcards

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Centralized omnipotent authority seen as a god dwelling on earth and sole mater of the country and its inhabitants. Knowledge in astronomy, mathematics, philosophy and music.

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Pharaoh (King)

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Initiated the design, financing, quarrying and transporting of materials, organization of labor and construction itself.

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Pharaohs

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Past pharaohs

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Khufu, Akhenaten, Tutankhamun, Hatshepsut, Amenhotepll, Ramses II, CleopatraVII

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became Pharaoh at the age of 9.

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Tutankhamun

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It is the image of a god that the Pharaohs wore on their crown. Only the Pharaoh was allowed to wear. It was said that she would protect them by spitting flames at their enemies.

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The Cobra Goddess

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Pharaohs built these for themselves so they could live well in the afterlife.

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Tombs

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The first Pharaoh was a king, who united both upper and lower Egypt into a single country.

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Menes

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Social structure of ancient Egypt.

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(1) Pharaoh (2) Government officials, Nobles, Priests (3) Soldiers (4) Scribes (5) Merchants (6) Craftsman (7) Farmers and slaves

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Cult of many gods representing nature

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sun, moon, stars, animals, after death

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