A | B |
pharaoh | king |
Afterlife | Egyptian belief upon death |
desert | 99% of Egypt |
Nile River Valley | where Egyptian civilization began |
Nile River | world's longest |
Fresh Water | 85% came from Nile |
Fertile Soil | came from flooding of Nile |
Source of food | gift that included fishing |
Transportation | result of few roads in Egypt |
Social Pyramid | contained 6 groups |
Family Life | all Egyptians cherished |
Children | family members that were highly valued |
The Pharaoh | son of the sun god |
Amon Re | the sun god |
Government Officials | 2nd on Social Pyramid |
Vizier | Chief Judge |
Chief Treasurer | collected taxes |
General of Armies | advised pharaoh in matters of war and security |
Priests | 3rd on Social Pyramid |
High Priest | advised the pharaoh on religious ceremonies |
Priestesses | oversw temple dancing and music |
Scribes | educated Egyptians |
Papyrus | Egyptian creation |
Hieroglyphs | Egyptian form of writing |
Artisans | highly slilled laborers |
Peasants | bottom of Social Pyramid |
Farmers | most peasants were |
Heart | only organ that remained in body after death |
Mummification | a way of preserving body |
gift of the nile | Egypt's nickname |