Unit 2 Egypt: Section 2 The Old Kingdom
The Book of the Dead
A collection of spells and prayers studied by Egyptians to help them obtain the afterlife
sleds
According to the Ramp Theory on how to build a pyramid, this was how the men moved the stones to the pyramid site?
water
According to the Ramp Theory on how to build a pyramid, this was used to lubricate the ramp.
playing music on cymbals and flute
How would Egyptians show respect to the pharaoh?
hopeful
How would you describe the Egyptians' feelings about the afterlife?
Pharaohs
In the beginning, early Egyptians thought these were the only people who could obtain the afterlife.
officials
People appointed by the Pharaoh to carry out his wishes
paradise
The Field of Reeds
Ammit
The demon who devours the heart if it weighs heavier than the feather of truth.
medicine
The field in which ancient Egyptians were the first to become specialists
Anubis
The god who leads the person to be judged through the process to obtain the afterlife
Osiris
The god who sits on the throne and receives a person who obtains the afterlife
Cairo
The modern city where the Great Pyramid is located today.
40
The number of days it takes for a body to dry out when covered with Natron
Khufu
The pharaoh for whom the Great Pyramid was constructed
a tomb for a pharaoh
The purpose of a pyramid
Pharaohs
These Egyptian leaders had to be obeyed without question.
Farmers
This group of people most often worked on building the pyramids
body
This is what the spirit of the Pharaoh needed for the afterlife.
the heart
Which organ was not removed during the embalming process but was weighed against a feather to measure the goodness of a person's life?
They believed their leader was a god on Earth and the son of Re
Why did the Egyptians willingly serve their all-powerful leader?
Egyptians believed the dead enjoyed such materials in the afterlife
Why were tombs filled with art, jewelry, and other treasures?
so the spirit would not have to wander
Why would Egyptians go to such great lengths to preserve a body of a pharaoh?
number system based on 10 and a 365 day calendar
contributions of ancient Egyptian culture
Deities
gods and goddesses believed to control the forces of nature and human activities
Seth
the person who fought with Horus for dominion over Egypt
Isis
the wife of Osiris who collected his pieces and patched him back together