EGYPT 2 (108-119) Life

Define the following words

1. theocracy – a country governed by religious leaders

2. pharaoh (the answer is NOT “great house”) – rulers of Ancient Egypt

3. bureaucrat – government officials

4. What was the role of the Pharaoh in Egyptian religion? He was considered a
God (one among many)

5. What aspects of Egyptian life were the following gods and goddesses in charge
of according to Egyptian mythology?

a. Re – SUN

b. Hapi – RIVER

c. Osiris and his wife Isis – In charge of the dead

d. Thoth – LEARNING

Define the following words

6. embalming – preserving a body after it dies

7. mummy – a preserved body

8. What were the pyramids used for? To protect and glorify the bodies of dead
pharoahs

9. What are some mathematical skills that the Egyptians invented in order to
build the pyramids?

a. Geometry

b. fractions

c. number system based on 10

10. Other than the Pharaoh and his family, what was the highest ranking social
group in Egyptian society?

Nobles and priests

11. What are some examples of jobs that a middle class Egyptian might hold?

a. artisan

b. farmer

c. merchant (and many others)

12. How did many of the Egyptian slaves become slaves? Captured in a war

13. What are some toys Egyptian children played with?

Tops, boardgames, dolls, balls, etc.