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Lesson 9 Flashcards

1
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An existence after death

A

Afterlife

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2
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A symbol used in hieroglyphs, a system of writing developed around 3000 B.C.E.

A

Hieroglyphs

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3
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Not taking sides or getting involved in disagreements

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Neutral

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4
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Of high birth or rank

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Noble

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5
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To take up or fill

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Occupied

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6
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A person who does farm work

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Peasant

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7
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Stiff; unable to bend

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Rigid

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8
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A position based on socially expected behavior.

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Role

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9
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A group in society that is ranked by factors such as wealth, property, and rights

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Social class

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10
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A pyramid outline showing the position of social classes according to their status in society

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Social pyramid

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11
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the position, or standing, of an individual compared to others in the same society

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Status

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12
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The highest ruling level

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Supreme

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13
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Why are the social classes of ancient Egypt described by the shape of a pyramid rather than a cube?

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The higher up you went on the pyramid, the lower amount of people were in each class

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14
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Who built the giant temples of the Pharaohs?

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Peasant farmers

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15
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What activities were men only allowed to do?

A

Become a scribe

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16
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How did most government officials get their jobs?

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They inherited them for their parents

17
Q

Describe the role of women in Religion.

A

They were allowed to become priestesses

18
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Name the most important duty of the vizier.

A

To be a fair, neutral judge

19
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What was found in the sanctuary of a temple?

A

A statue of a god

20
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Why did Egyptians bury some bread and beer with their dead?

A

So they could eat in the afterlife

21
Q

What was one of the few ways that a boy from a peasant family could rise to a higher social class?

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He could become a scribe

22
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Why did it take many years to become a scribe?

A

Because they had to memorize up to 700 Hieroglyphs 

23
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Skilled scribes wrote on papyrus, which was made from ______.

A

A papyrus plant

24
Q

Name the social status from highest to lowest.

A

Pharaoh, Government officials, priests, scribes, artisans, peasants

25
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How does the work of ancient Egyptian artisans help us learn today about life in ancient Egypt?

A

Using their artwork, we can see all of the jewelry and carvings they made

26
Q

In the life of a peasant, which season came next after the flooding season?

A

Flooding season

27
Q

Most peasants lived in _____.

A

Small houses made of brick

28
Q

In what form did many farmers pay their taxes?

A

Grain from their harvest

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