Evan's Social Studies Flash Cards
Learn more about ancient egypt
What is embalming?
The process of preserving a body after death.
What is the after life?
The life after death.
What is a mummy?
The preserved body of a pharaoh or important ruler.
What were the pyramids used for?
They were used as tombs for pharaohs; was were the embalmed body was kept.
Who was the first female Pharaoh?
Hatsheput
Why was the finding of King Tut’s tomb so important?
It was the first tomb with all of the treasures and artifacts still in it so we got a better understanding of ancient Egypt.
Who expanded Egypt through war?
Ramses II
What was the Rosetta stone used for?
It was used for deciphering the Egyptian language of hieroglyphics.
Who is at the bottom of the social classes?
Slaves and peasants.
Who built the great pyramid?
Pharaoh Khufu
Why did they stop building pyramids?
Many tomb raiders would come in the tomb and steal everything.
Whats a dynasty?
A series of rulers from the same family.
Why were woman always a separate part of the social class levels?
They were only expected to bear children and do the house work.
Why is the northern part of Egypt known as the southern part?
The Nile river flows south to north so the top of Egypt is known as southern Egypt.
What is a pharaoh?
The ruler of an Egyptian civilization.
