Ancient Egypt

Form of writing used in Egypt

• Cuneiform

• Phoenician

• Egyptian

• Hieroglyphics

Family of Egyptian rulers

• Dynasty

• Papyrus

• Clan

• Royalty

Why were Egyptians mummified?

• To send them to the underworld

• To prepare them for afterlife

• So the bodies wouldn't smell

• In order to celebrate a birth

Mouth of river that splits into streams

• Source

• Cataract

• Delta

• Tributary

Rich soil deposited by river

• Salt

• Silk

• Sand

• Silt

Reeds made up the first paper known as:

• Payrus

• Papyrus

• Payyprus

• Clay tablets

Egypt is in what continent:

• Asia

• Africa

• South America

• North America

How did the Sahara and Eastern Deserts help Egypt?

• Provided a barrier for invaders

• Provided rich soil

• Provided good farmland

• Allowed them to mine gold

Which of the following are rights women had in Egypt?

• Own Property

• Divorce and remarry

• Right to be a ruler

• They could break the law

How do we know so much about Egyptian culture?

• Video

• Paintings

• Word of mouth

• Writings