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Ancient Egypt
A place for people to learn about Ancient Egypt
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What famous architectural monuments did the Egyptians build? | The pyramids |
| How long did Ancient Egypt last? | From 3000-332 B.C.E |
| How was the Nile useful? | When it flooded, it brought nutrients to the Egyptians |
| What made for easy farming in Ancient Egypt? | Rich soil |
| What else was the Nile used for? | Transportation and irrigation systems |
| What was the Ancient Egyptian belief that life went on after death? | The afterlife |
| The pharaohs of Ancient Egypt were so powerful, they were considered what? | Gods |
| The pyramids, which we talked about earlier, were built for whom? | Kings when they died |
| When it wasn't farming season, who was tasked with building these pyramids? | Commoners/Slaves |
| Who was considered the ultimate ruler of Egyptian gods? | Ra |
| Why did people want to please the pharaoh? | Because they thought he was a god |
| What animals were considered to have divine power? | Cats |
| There were 2 systems of writing in Ancient Egypt. What were they? | Hieroglyphics and Demotic Script |
| What god mixed with Ra to become Amen-Ra? | Amen |
| Which pharaoh from the New Kingdom was able to expand through trade and not military? | Hatshepsut |
| Who tried to introduce Monotheism to Ancient Egypt by worshiping Aten | Akhenaten |
| King Tutenkhamen, Akhenaten's son, died at 17. Why? | Infected broken leg/Malaria |