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Ancient Egypt 1

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  • Who were the Scribes?
    The only people who knew how to read and write.
  • What did the pharaoh do? At least 3 responsibilities
    He was in charge of the government, law, trade and foreign policy. He as also the chief priest and commander.
  • What were the Pyramids for?
    For the kings of Egypt to be buried in.
  • T or F - Was the king owner of everything there was in Egypt?
    TRUE
  • T or F (provide explanation if false) The area away from the Nile is called "The brown Land"
    FALSE. It is called "The Red Land"
  • Were pyramids built for anyone in Egypt?
    No. Only for kings and queens.
  • What did people living in the oases do?
    They traded salt, cattle and crafts.
  • T or F (provide explanation if false) The pyramids built for the queen and the other wives were smaller than the pyramid for the king.
    TRUE.
  • T or F (provide explanation if false) The king had only one wife.
    FALSE. He had several wives but only one queen.
  • T or F (provide explanation) Wokers built the Pyramids for the King as a gift.
    FALSE. They worked for the king as a sort of tax.
  • Who was Hatshepsut?
    An Egyptian queen who ruled successfully for many years.
  • Why did the Egyptians settled along the Nile River?
    Because it provided water, food, transportation and excellent, fertile soil for growing food.
  • What did Egyptians think about the Pharaos?
    They thought they were gods.
  • Who was the first pharaoh?
    It was the Sun god, called Re.