study guide Q-4 Flashcards
What physical features were around ancient Egypt?
Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Sahara Desert, Nile River, Nile River Delta
The Nile river flows into what body of water?
Mediterranean Sea
What did the floods bring to the area? Why was this important?
Silt- rich black mud full of nutrients.
Silt helps make the land fertile, which helps crops grow
Why was the Nile river important to the Egyptians?
Annual floods bring silt.
Irrigation to water crops
Trade and transportation using boats
Fishing
Egyptians were _____________ they worshiped _____ gods or goddesses. (fill in the blanks)
Annual floods bring silt.
Irrigation to water crops
Trade and transportation using boats
Fishing
List three ways Egyptian religious beliefs impacted their way of life:
They said prayers and spells for the afterlife
Mummification
Building sarcophagi and tombs
Living a good life so when you are judged by the gods you pass the test (weighing the heart ceremony)
Why did Egyptians mummify people? What are the steps to mummification?
Egyptians believed that the soul resided in the body in the afterlife.Mummification includes removing the internal organs, covering the body in natron, wrapping it in linen cloths, and saying prayers and spells over it.
How is the Nile River connected to Egyptian religion?
The Egyptians believed in a river god who made the Nile flood every year. They worshiped it and prayed to it so it would continue with this cycle
A ____________ is a symbol or drawing to represent a word or sound. (fill in the blank)
Hieroglyphic
Who was responsible for writing in Ancient Egypt?
Scribes (upper and middle-class people trained to write)
What is made of reeds found near the Nile River? (Hint- it’s similar to paper).
Papyrus
What are the pyramids? And who were they built for?
Pyramids are tombs. They have triangular sides that come to a point at the top. They were built for the Pharaohs to use in the afterlife.
Who was the first ruler of a united Egypt?
Narmer, also known as Menes
Why was the Pharaoh so powerful
The Pharaoh was powerful because they believed that he united the kingdom- this was very important to the Egyptians. He was also considered a God on earth, the son of Re. The Egyptians believed the Pharaoh would protect Egypt.
Did women have political power? Give an example.
Yes, some. Hatshepsut was a female pharaoh who rose to power after her husband died. She built temples and restored monuments.
