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What was the primary material used in the construction of Egyptian pyramids?
What was the primary material used in the construction of Egyptian pyramids?
- Limestone (correct)
- Sandstone
- Granite
- Marble
Egyptians started building a pyramid when they became Pharaoh because they were unsure how long they would live.
Egyptians started building a pyramid when they became Pharaoh because they were unsure how long they would live.
True (A)
Ancient Egyptians used tools and chisels made of ________ in pyramid construction because it was the only metal available to them.
Ancient Egyptians used tools and chisels made of ________ in pyramid construction because it was the only metal available to them.
copper
What was the main method of transporting limestone blocks to the pyramid construction site?
What was the main method of transporting limestone blocks to the pyramid construction site?
Besides Pharaohs, who else was at the top of the Egyptian social structure?
Besides Pharaohs, who else was at the top of the Egyptian social structure?
Which social class constituted the largest segment of Egyptian society?
Which social class constituted the largest segment of Egyptian society?
The Egyptian middle class lived in elegant homes along the Nile River.
The Egyptian middle class lived in elegant homes along the Nile River.
Match the social class with their typical homes:
Match the social class with their typical homes:
How did social status affect people's lives in Egyptian society?
How did social status affect people's lives in Egyptian society?
What does the construction and use of pyramids reveal about ancient Egyptian society?
What does the construction and use of pyramids reveal about ancient Egyptian society?
Flashcards
Pyramid Function
Pyramid Function
Tombs for pharaohs made of limestone.
Building Tools
Building Tools
Ancient Egyptians used copper chisels and wooden sleds.
Egyptian Society Organization
Egyptian Society Organization
Social status.
Top of Society
Top of Society
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Bottom of Society
Bottom of Society
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Middle Class
Middle Class
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Upper Class
Upper Class
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Upper Class Housing
Upper Class Housing
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Lower Class Housing
Lower Class Housing
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Study Notes
- Pyramids were built as tombs for Egyptian pharaohs
- Pyramids were made out of limestone, wooden sleds, and copper tools
- Egyptians were very loyal to the Pharaoh
- Egyptians would start building a pyramid for the Pharaohs as soon as they became Pharaoh
- The Pharaohs would be buried in the pyramid
- Egyptians were unsure how long they would live
- The ancient Egyptians would pick places like Giza because the prehistoric oceans deposited limestone there
- Egyptians used many chisels and tools made out of copper
- Egyptians used copper as the only metal that they had access to
- Wooden sleds were built to haul the limestone blocks over to the pyramid.
- Mostly slaves pulled the wooden sleds that hauled the limestone blocks
Egyptian Social Structure
- Egyptian society was organized based on social status
- The Pharaoh and his family were at the top of society
- A small upper army of nobles, army commanders, and priests were below the Pharaoh and his family
- Scribes, traders, and artisans took up the middle class
- The lowest and largest group were farmers, unskilled workers, and slaves
- The upper class lived in elegant homes along the Nile river
- The middle class lived in simple smaller homes
- The lower class lived in small mud houses with one room
- Social status affected people's lives and how they fit in Egyptian society
- Social status was reflected into society
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Explore the construction of pyramids as tombs for pharaohs, utilizing limestone, wooden sleds, and copper tools. Discover the loyalty of Egyptians to the Pharaoh. Understand the structure of Egyptian society, with the Pharaoh and nobles at the top.
