kush and ancient egypt part 2 Flashcards
what did the book of the dead do
helped early egyptians prepare for the afterlife
who was the first female doctor
egyptian
what did soldiers do
defend their country
what were the pyramids for
honoring the pharaoh; for his final resting place
what was buried with the pharaoh
his favorite servants, family, furniture, or other things he favored
when did the farmers build the pyramids
spring after the nile flooded
where is the great pyramid
along the west bank of the nile
how many blocks are in the great pyramid
2 million
how many people did egypt have at its peak
about 5 million
where did most of these people live
along the delta
what is the social order
pharaoh, vizier, nobles and priest, scribes and soldiers, craftsmen, farmers and slaves
who was the figurehead
the pharaoh
what did scribes do
keep records
who were the government officials
nobles and priests; they were wealthy
what was the vizier’s duty
administrative tasks for the pharaoh
