Ancient Egypt Flashcards
(30 cards)
On which continent was ancient Egypt located?
Africa
Which desert surrounds the land of ancient Egypt?
The Sahara
How long is the Nile River?
Over 4000 miles
Why was the Nile River so important for the ancient Egyptians?
Because the Nile River gave them water, fertile soil, and a way to travel and trade
The ruler of ancient Egypt was a _______.
pharaoh
How did the Egyptians travel on the Nile River?
By boat
What were pyramids and tombs used for in ancient Egypt?
They were used as burial places for pharaohs and important people
What material did the ancient Egyptians use to build the pyramids?
Stone blocks
When a pharaoh died, everything inside the pharaoh’s body was taken out except the _____.
heart
What is a mummy?
A body that is specially treated and wrapped in cloth before being buried
What was often placed over the mummy’s face?
A painted mask
What happened to the pharaoh’s heart after he died?
They thought the heart would be weighed against a feather by the god Anubis to judge whether the pharaoh had lived a good and honest life.
What did it mean if the pharaoh’s heart was heavy?
He had lived a bad or dishonest life
How were the walls of a tomb or pyramid designed?
They were painted with pictures of things the pharaohs enjoyed when they were alive
What can be found inside Egyptian tombs and pyramids?
Treasures made of gold and jewels
How did many Egyptian gods and goddesses look?
Human bodies and animal heads
Which famous ancient Egyptian statue has a human head and the body of a lion?
The Sphinx
Name the three most powerful Egyptian gods.
Osiris, isis, and Horus
What did people believe Horus’s eye could do?
It protected the living and the dead
Which god has the face of a jackal?
God Anubis
The Egyptians’ main god was __, the sound god.
Re/Ra
What did a scribe do?
Wrote important information on walls and on paper.
What is the written language of ancient Egyptians called?
Hieroglyphs
What are Hieroglyphs?
Little pictures used to make words
