History T4 Flashcards
Who is Osirus
God of the afterlife
Who is Anubis
God of tombs and burials
Who is Horus
God of the sky
Who is Hathor
Goddess of beauty
Who is Tho
God of time
Who is Seth
God of confusion and chaos
Who is Amunra
God of creation and king of the Gods
Who is Isis
Wife of Osirus and Mother goddess
Why was the Nile important to Egyptians
The Nile served the ancient Egyptians as an important resource for food and trade.
When did people settle in the Nile and what did they do?
People settled in the Nile around 8,000 years ago, they planted crops for food for their families.
Who is at the top of the social order pyramid?
The Pharaoh
Why is the Pharaoh important?
The ruler of ancient Egypt was called pharaoh . Pharaohs were looked upon as more than rulers. They were Gods chosen to lead the people and maintain order, and provided an important link between the Egyptian people and their Gods.
Who is at the bottom of the social order pyramid?
(Hint there’s 2)
Slaves & peasants
What did slaves & peasants do?
Many of them worked labor jobs, like working on a farm or constructing buildings. Slaves were a big part of the labor workforce in ancient Egypt. Those who worked as house servants took care of the cooking, cleaning, gardening, and even the children.
Who is King Tutankhamun
King tut took the throne at 9 years old and ruled from 1323 BCE until his death in 1333 BCE. He ruled the country at a time of conflict, when battles over land raged between Egypt and the neighboring kingdom of Nubia.
