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Why do we call the Egyptians ancient?
Why do we call the Egyptians ancient?
- Because they were advanced in technology
- Because they lived a long time ago (correct)
- Because they reached a ripe old age
- Because they discovered electricity
Where did the ancient Egyptians settle?
Where did the ancient Egyptians settle?
- In the sandy deserts of Egypt
- On the banks of the Nile River (correct)
- On the eastern bank of the Nile River
- In the distant parts of the world
What did the Egyptians usually build on the western bank of the Nile River?
What did the Egyptians usually build on the western bank of the Nile River?
- Tombs for dead kings (correct)
- Schools for children
- Houses for common people
- Temples for their gods
What did the Egyptian merchants buy from nearby countries?
What did the Egyptian merchants buy from nearby countries?
What made the Egyptians rich?
What made the Egyptians rich?
What did the Egyptians believe about their sun god Rhee?
What did the Egyptians believe about their sun god Rhee?
Why did Hashepsu delay her nephew from taking over as Pharaoh?
Why did Hashepsu delay her nephew from taking over as Pharaoh?
How did the ancient Egyptians represent the water god Thibik?
How did the ancient Egyptians represent the water god Thibik?
What was Nut, the goddess, usually depicted as?
What was Nut, the goddess, usually depicted as?
Why did the Egyptians mummify their dead?
Why did the Egyptians mummify their dead?
Study Notes
Ancient Egyptian Civilization
- The Egyptians are called "ancient" because their civilization flourished over 4,000 years ago.
- The ancient Egyptians settled along the Nile River, which provided them with a constant source of water and fertile land.
Egyptian Architecture
- The Egyptians usually built tombs and temples on the western bank of the Nile River.
Egyptian Economy
- Egyptian merchants bought goods from nearby countries, which contributed to the country's wealth.
- The Egyptians' wealth was primarily due to their successful trade with other nations.
Egyptian Mythology
- The Egyptians believed that their sun god, Ra (or Rhee), was the creator of the world and the ruler of the sky.
- The ancient Egyptians represented the water god Thoth (or Thibik) as a man with the head of an ibis bird.
- Nut, the goddess of the sky, was usually depicted as a woman arching over the earth.
Pharaonic Reign
- Hashepsut, a female Pharaoh, delayed her nephew from taking over as Pharaoh to maintain her power.
Mummification
- The Egyptians mummified their dead to preserve their bodies for the afterlife, believing that the soul would return to the body.
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Test your knowledge on ancient Egypt with questions about why pyramids were built, how the ancient Egyptians lived, and the significance of the River Nile. Explore the history of one of the most powerful countries in the world.
