Why did Egyptian priests embalm human bodies?

They believed people needed their bodies in the afterlife.

What does the social pyramid show about Egypt's social classes?

The fewest number of people were in the highest classes

It took a long time to become a scribe because...

there were so many hieroglyphs to learn

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1
Built many monuments/statues to him/herself
Khufu
Hatshepsut
Ramses II
2
Recorded court cases
Artisans
Scribes
Priests
Government officials
3
Had over 100 wives and children
Hatshepsut
Ramses II
Khufu
4
If you were a member of the pharaohs family or group of friends, what class would you belong to
government officials
peasants
priests
artisans
5
Artisans were very ______, but they did not receive much __________.
skilled, respect
eager, work
holy, money
powerful, attention
6
What did scribes do?
Created beautiful art objects
Kept official records.
Decorated pyramids
Washed priests' robes
7
Advised rulers
Government officials
Pharaohs
Scribes
Priests
8
Built Great Pyramid at Giza
Khufu
Hatshepsut
Ramses II
9
Longest reign as pharaoh
Ramses II
Hatshepsut
Khufu
10
Farmers
Scribes
Artisans
Government officials
Peasants
11
All of these things are "gifts of the Nile" except one. Which one?
Embalming fluid
Food supply
Resources like papyrus and flax
Travel and Trade
12
What was a wonder of the ancient world built as a tomb from more than 2 million stone blocks?
the sphinx
the great pyramid
the temple at Abu-Simbel
the white chapel
13
Embalmed bodies
Scribes
Artisans
Pharaohs
Priests
14
What structures are Egyptian pharaohs best known for?
temples
pyramids
ziggurats
palaces
15
Famous trade expedition
Ramses II
Hatshepsut
Khufu
16
Why did Egyptian priests embalm human bodies?
They believed only whole bodies could enter heaven.
They believed people needed their bodies in the afterlife.
They wanted to preserve bodies for future generations.
They hoped to bring people back to life in the future.
17
How did Egyptians most benefit from the flooding of the Nile?
The flood helped leaders stay in power
The floods made it easier to keep enemies away
The floods left behind silt
The floods kept Egypt separated from other civilizations
18
What does the social pyramid show about Egypt's social classes?
There were more rich than poor people in Egypt
The fewest number of people were in the highest classes
There were many people advising the pharaoh
As wealth and power increased, so did population
19
Pyramids were giant stone monuments built as
tombs
courthouses
temples
palaces
20
Led society
Government officals
Preists
Pharaohs
Peasants
21
It took a long time to become a scribe because...
there were so many hieroglyphs to learn
it was difficult to write on papyrus
priests beat students when they were wrong
there were so few teachers to train people
22
If you were lower class and wanted to raise your status, what rout might be open to you?
Take care of a temple
Work for the rich for ten years
Become a scribe
Marry an official
23
First female pharaoh
Hatshepsut
Ramses II
Khufu

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Ancient Egypt

23 termsStudBud Administration519 plays

egypt

Flashcards23 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 23

Answers

1
Built many monuments/statues to him/herself
Khufu
Hatshepsut
Ramses II
2
Recorded court cases
Artisans
Scribes
Priests
Government officials
3
Had over 100 wives and children
Hatshepsut
Ramses II
Khufu
4
If you were a member of the pharaohs family or group of friends, what class would you belong to
government officials
peasants
priests
artisans
5
Artisans were very ______, but they did not receive much __________.
skilled, respect
eager, work
holy, money
powerful, attention
6
What did scribes do?
Created beautiful art objects
Kept official records.
Decorated pyramids
Washed priests' robes
7
Advised rulers
Government officials
Pharaohs
Scribes
Priests
8
Built Great Pyramid at Giza
Khufu
Hatshepsut
Ramses II
9
Longest reign as pharaoh
Ramses II
Hatshepsut
Khufu
10
Farmers
Scribes
Artisans
Government officials
Peasants
11
All of these things are "gifts of the Nile" except one. Which one?
Embalming fluid
Food supply
Resources like papyrus and flax
Travel and Trade
12
What was a wonder of the ancient world built as a tomb from more than 2 million stone blocks?
the sphinx
the great pyramid
the temple at Abu-Simbel
the white chapel
13
Embalmed bodies
Scribes
Artisans
Pharaohs
Priests
14
What structures are Egyptian pharaohs best known for?
temples
pyramids
ziggurats
palaces
15
Famous trade expedition
Ramses II
Hatshepsut
Khufu
16
Why did Egyptian priests embalm human bodies?
They believed only whole bodies could enter heaven.
They believed people needed their bodies in the afterlife.
They wanted to preserve bodies for future generations.
They hoped to bring people back to life in the future.
17
How did Egyptians most benefit from the flooding of the Nile?
The flood helped leaders stay in power
The floods made it easier to keep enemies away
The floods left behind silt
The floods kept Egypt separated from other civilizations
18
What does the social pyramid show about Egypt's social classes?
There were more rich than poor people in Egypt
The fewest number of people were in the highest classes
There were many people advising the pharaoh
As wealth and power increased, so did population
19
Pyramids were giant stone monuments built as
tombs
courthouses
temples
palaces
20
Led society
Government officals
Preists
Pharaohs
Peasants
21
It took a long time to become a scribe because...
there were so many hieroglyphs to learn
it was difficult to write on papyrus
priests beat students when they were wrong
there were so few teachers to train people
22
If you were lower class and wanted to raise your status, what rout might be open to you?
Take care of a temple
Work for the rich for ten years
Become a scribe
Marry an official
23
First female pharaoh
Hatshepsut
Ramses II
Khufu