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Question 1

where did the A.E settle and why?

Answer 1

Along the nile river bc of the fertile soil

Question 2

what is egyptian art based on?

Answer 2

the many gods, the afterlife

Question 3

what 3 periods can the history of A.E be divided into

Answer 3

Old, Middle, New Kingdom

Question 4

who conquered egypt?

Answer 4

alexander the great of macedonia

Question 5

what is the purpose of the palette of king narmer

Answer 5

commemorate and celebrate the uniting of upper + lower egypt

Question 6

what are the characteristics of the egyptian canon pose?

Answer 6

head and feet in profile, shoulders and eyes facing forward

Question 7

what is the purpose of the stepped pyramid of king zoser?

Answer 7

burial place for the pharaoh built for afterlife

Question 8

what is the pyramid of king zoser made out of + what do the 4 corners symbolize?

Answer 8

limestone and mud and bricks

4 corners of the world

Question 9

why did the egyptians develop embalming?

Answer 9

to preserve and protect the dead bodies

Question 10

What were the great pyramids made out of and what was the final covering?

Answer 10

smooth layer of polished white limestone and capped in gold

Question 11

describe the great sphinx

Answer 11

made to show the strength of the pharaohs power. carved from natural rock. half man, half animal

Question 12

what is so unique about the temple of ramses II?

Answer 12

feb 22, oct 22, the sun shines down the entire length of temple

Question 13

what 2 elements are important about the menkaure and his wife statue?

Answer 13

locked to block and high relief

Question 14

how can you be cursed?

Answer 14

disturbing the tomb

Question 15

summarize the rules of A.E

Answer 15

• canon pose
• people of rank stiffer, more solemn
• women lighter colour then men
• the more important u are, the larger u would be

Question 16

describe the black limestone statue of king chepren

Answer 16

• he sits up tall and straight

* fist and open hand