6th Grade Ancient Egypt

Front

What is a dynasty?

Back

series of rulers from the same family

Front

Which of the following beliefs was central to Egyptian religion? the pharaohs, the pyramids, the afterlife, hunting and gathering

Back

the afterlife

Front

Describe the burial practices of Egyptians?

Back

They preserved bodies as mummies.

Front

Why were tombs filled with art, jewelry, etc.....?

Back

They believed the dead enjoyed their materials in the afterlife.

Front

How was Egypt able to build pyramids and temples?

Back

The pharaoh collected taxes from the people of Egypt.

Front

Whose tomb was discovered in 1922?

Back

King Tutankhamen

Front

Who would write and record information? Options: slaves, scribes, farmers, craftspeople

Back

scribes

Front

What is papyrus?

Back

plant from which paper is made

Front

Why was the Rosetta Stone so important?

Back

It helped archaeologists decipher Egyptian writing.

Front

Who is at the top of the Egyptian social pyramid (hierarchy)?

Back

pharaoh