Egypt Quiz

What are the two seas that border Egypt

Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea

What were the uses of each sea

Mediterranean Sea - fish, travel/trade with Europe and Asia

Red Sea - Natural barrier

Where did the people of ancient Egypt settle? Why did they choose that location?

The people of ancient Egypt settled on the banks of the Nile River. They chose this location because the Nile provided fresh drinking water, fish, trade routes and created fertile soil so many plants could be grown.

How were the deserts a help to the ancient Egyptians?

They provided a physical barrier against outside invaders.

How did the pharaoh use religion to get power?

He told the people he was a god on earth and the son of Re, which made people likely to obey him.

How did the pharaoh guarantee fertile soil and a good harvest?

He conducted ceremonies, including driving a sacred bull around the capital city and being the first to cut ripe grain.

What was Akhenaten

Changed from polytheism to monotheism, lost land and neglected duties, descendent of Ra/Horus

What was Hatshepsut

Female, focused on peace and trade, descendent of Ra/Horus

What was Ramses II

Had over 100 children, was a military powerhouse, descendent of Ra/Horus

Why was it important to the people of Egypt that a pharaoh be mummified?

It was believed the soul could only make it to the afterlife if it had an intact body. They thought if the pharaoh made it to the afterlife he would be able to continue to care for Egypt.

Write Egpyt’s social pyramid

Pharaoh, Government officials, priests, scribes, artisans, peasants

What \was the biggest in population social class

peasants

List and define the major jobs of Government Officials

Vizier - He advised the pharaoh and carried out his commands. He also served as a chief judge.

Chief Treasurer - He collected taxes and looked after the government’s money.

General of the Armies - He was the top military commander and advised the pharaoh on matters of war and national security

What restrictions did priests face (food, Clothing)?

Priests were not allowed to eat fish. They were not allowed to wear clothing made from animals, so they wore linen. They were not allowed to have body hair.

What roles were open to women in ancient Egypt? What roles were not available for women?

Women could become pharaohs, government officials, priests, artisans or work as peasants. Women could not become scribes.

What were some of the activities of peasants in ancient Egypt?

Peasants planted and harvested crops and built monuments including pyramids. They also celebrated holidays, participated in festivities, played games and sang songs.

What was a way peasants could change their social class?

Peasants could become scribes if they went to scribe school.

Why did it take so long to become a scribe?

It took a very long time to become a scribe because there were over 700 hieroglyphs to learn.

What is papyrus?

Papyrus is a plant that was used as paper by the ancient Egyptians. It was also used to weave baskets and sometimes for roofs.

How were artisans treated?

Artisans were not treated with respect. They worked long hours in harsh conditions for little pay. On rare occasions, they were celebrated with a banquet.