about Ancient Egypt
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- What is Nefertiti remembered for?
- strong leader, beautiful
- How did Egyptians get water to their fields?
- irrigation canals
- What were some of Queen Hatshepsut's major accomplishments?
- great military leader and increased trade
- What is one of the two reasons that the Pharaoh's power declined at the end of the Old Kingdom?
- not enough money, nobles took power
- Why were things buried in the tomb with the Pharaoh's mummy?
- so that he could have them in the afterlife
- Which god was involved in the burial practices (mummification)?
- Anubis
- What is a "delta"?
- the muddy triangular opening at the end of a river
- What is Cleopatra remembered for?
- last Pharaoh, relationships with Roman rulers
- In what direction does the Nile River flow?
- from south to north
- Who was Ra? what was his significance? What does he look like?
- major god of sun; wears a sun on his head
- What were the advantages of settling and developing civilizations in the Nile Valley?
- near water for plants (including papyrus); hunting; bordered by desert, so safe from invaders
- What was King Menes's major accomplishment?
- united Lower and Upper Egypt
- What were some features of Egyptian temples?
- paintings, columns, altars, obelisks, statues
- Who was Sobek? what was his significance? What does he look like?
- looks like a crocodile
- Who was Osiris? what was his significance? What does he look like?
- god of dead and agriculture; wears white crown and holds flail and crook
- Who was Thoth? what was his significance? What does he look like?
- god of wisdom and writing; looks like bird with long nose
- Who was Isis? what was her significance? What does she look like?
- major goddess
- What do the pyramids look like?
- like a big triangle building with a square base
- How many seasons did Egypt have and what were they?
- 3: the flood season, the planting season, and the dry season
- What tools did the Egyptians use to build the pyramids?
- wedge, inclined plane, lever
- Why was the discovery of King Tut's tomb so important?
- because all his gold and stuff was still in there
- In what way is the design of the pyramid symbolic?
- because it was pointing to the sky, so the Pharaoh could take the stairs to heaven
- Into what sea does the Nile River empty?
- the Mediterranean Sea
- What does the Sphinx look like?
- a ig statue of an animal body with a human head
- What were some of the advantages of using papyrus
- because you can roll it up and it lasts forever
- Name differences between Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia
- papyrus vs. clay, etc
- What were some of the luxury products used by Egypt's elite?
- make-up, jewelry, perfume
- What were some of the responsibilities of Pharaoh?
- make trade profitable, prevent wards, make crops grow, keep people healthy
- What is one factor that weakened the New Kingdom?
- fighting and invasions by enemies
- How often did the Nile flood?
- once a year
- What do YOU think is most interesting or important about Ancient Egypt?!
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- Why did the Egyptians believe it was important to preserve the physical body?
- so the spirit can find the body in the afterlife
- Name similarities between Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia.
- both next to river, they both invented a form of writing, had social heirarchy, etc
- What does an obelisk look like?
- a tall rectangle monument with a little pyramid top
- What kinds of things were buried in the tomb with the Pharaoh's mummy?
- gold stuff, furniture - anything he might need in the afterlife
- How is our (English) writing system similar to hieroglyphics?
- every symbol/letter represents a sound
- Why was the discovery of the Rosetta Stone so important?
- because it helped people finally translate hieroglyphics
- Who was Anubis? what was his significance? What does he look like?
- god of dead; head of dog
- Approximately how long is the Nile River?
- 4000 miles (6400 km) long and 13 miles (21 km) wide
- What were some of King Ramses' major accomplishments?
- great warrior, built many monuments
- Where was Lower Egypt located?
- in the north
- What are the four main steps in the mummification process?
- 1. remove organs 2. wash & dry the body with salt 3. wrap with cloth & spices 4. pray