Exam 1: Egypt Flashcards
What time period is Egypt set in?
3200 - 300 B.C
Why are Egypt’s records easier to follow than some others?
They have hieroglyphics.
They don’t have a hidden language like most periods.
What is a mastaba?
A flat top rectangular tumb.
Made for religious purposes
Fist made with mud then stone (over time)
What kind of pyramid is the Pyramid of Zoser?
A step pyramid
It looks like a zigarat
Who was the the very fist architect?
Imhotep
What did the Egyptians use for clothing?
Mostly made of linen
- Had very few seams
- very simplistic
- mostly all pure white
What is linen made out of?
Flax plants
What is a lion cloth?
under or outer garment.
- shaped and worn like a triangular diaper
What is an Apron?
A cloth attached to a belt or sash that fastens around the waist.
What is a wrapped skirt?
A skirt that wraps around the body and tucks into the waist.
What is a Corselet?
A sleeveless decorative form of armor.
What is a Sheath dress?
Close fitting of fabric bagging above or below breast and ending around the calf or ankle.
WHat is a Wrap Around Dress?
A long section of fabric used to create a dress.
What is a sash?
Worn around the waist to hold garmits in place.
distinct social status
What is the Lock of Youth?
A hair style worn by royal young men .
- Head is shaved besides one patch on the side of the head, which is worn long.
