HSS 4.2 The Old Kingdom

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How was society structured in the Old Kingdom?

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pharaoh, nobles, scribes & craftspeople then farmers, servants, slaves

Front

Why were pyramids important to the ancient Egyptians?

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Egyptians believed their own afterlife was linked to the eternal life of the pharaoh buried in the pyramid.

Front

Which group helped run the government and temples?

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nobles and priests

Front

Which term means "a period in Egyptian history that lasted for about 500 years?"

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Old Kingdom

Front

Which term means "the most famous pharaoh of the Old Kingdom?"

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Khufu

Front

Which term means "people from rich and powerful families?"

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nobles

Front

Which term means "life after death?"

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afterlife

Front

Which term means "specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth?"

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mummies

Front

Which term means "people of wealth and power? P97"

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elite

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Which term means "huge stone tombs with four triangle-shaped sides that met in a point on top?"

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pyramids