Egyptian Civilization: Agriculture, Society, and Pharaohs

What natural event contributed to the fertility of Egyptian farmland?

The annual flooding of the Nile River, which left nutrient-rich silt on the fields.

How did Egyptians manage the flooding of the Nile to improve agriculture?

They built canals and dams to control the floods.

What was one consequence of agricultural surplus in ancient Egypt?

It enabled trade and the development of new professions.

What role did agriculture play in the power dynamics of ancient Egypt?

It required cooperation and organization, which empowered priests and pharaohs.

What were the key features of Egyptian society as it developed into a high culture?

The development of writing, specialized professions, and urban centers.

How did priests use the star Sirius in ancient Egypt?

They used it to predict the annual flooding of the Nile.

What was the significance of temples in ancient Egyptian society?

Temples stored harvests and owned large tracts of land.

Why was mummification important in ancient Egyptian religion?

It was believed to help the soul travel to the afterlife.

How were pharaohs viewed in ancient Egyptian culture?

They were considered living gods and sons of the sun god Re.

What was the purpose of the pyramids in ancient Egypt?

They were built as tombs for pharaohs.

Name three notable pharaohs of ancient Egypt.

Cheops, Hatschepsut, and Kleopatra.

What are the three major periods of ancient Egyptian history?

The Old Kingdom (2700-2270 BC), the Middle Kingdom (2040-1675 BC), and the New Kingdom (1575-1087 BC).