Egypt pt. 1 review january 7, 2010

Ancient Egypt 1 Review

Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.

Describe the farming culture in Egypt:
The Nile River provides fertile soil after flooding, which provided people with food and jobs for farming to those around the area.

Describe how Egypt Unites:
Villages split into upper and lower Egypt.

Describe Pharaoh’s and how they rule:
By the gods.

Describe the Religious Belief of Egyptians:
They are polytheistic and believe in more than one god, the sung god Rae being one of the most important.

Describe the class system in Egypt:
Pharaoh’s were first, middle class, lower class, and eventually slaves.

Describe the Innovations in Egypt including writing:
Developed a calendar to document the flooding of the Nile, paper made from papyrus reed, hieroglyphics, and pyramids for the pharaoh’s.