Grade 6: Flashcard on Ancient Egypt Guided Notes

Front

Around 6,000 BCE, settlers began to inhabit the area around the __________.

Back

Nile River

Front

In 3100 BCE, what was the name of the first pharaoh of Upper Egypt who united Upper and Lower Egypt?

Back

Menes

Front

What special "stone" helped researchers understand hieroglyphics?

Back

The Rosetta Stone

Front

The Egyptians invented paper from _________.

Back

papyrus

Front

Egyptian Religion had over 60 gods and was considered to be ________.

Back

polytheistic

Front

Built for the Pharaoh Khufu, the most famous pyramid is the Great Pyramid at _________.

Back

Giza

Front

Which of the following was not part of the mummification process? Options: Brain removed through the nose with a hook, Fluids would be drained, Organs removed and placed in jars, Buried in rectangular tombs called mastabas

Back

Buried in rectangular tombs called mastabas

Front

Egyptians believed your _______, or life spirit, would be judged by Osiris.

Back

Ka

Front

A type of government where religion and government are one and the same is called a ______________.

Back

theocracy

Front

______ kept records of taxes, expenses, heroic actions of pharaohs, treaties, and anything worth noting.

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Scribes