Egypt: Land of the Pharaohs Review Questions

Please answer all questions with complete sentences.

1. Explain the difference between the Red land and Black land in ancient Egypt. (p75)

2. Describe the landscape of Upper and Lower Egypt. (p 76)

3. Name three technological developments of the Old Kingdom. (p 78)

4. What cultural developments occurred during the New Kingdom? (p79)

5. Define or explain the term dynasty. (p80)

6. The three kingdoms of Egypt had names attached to them. What were they? (see notes)

7. Who reformed the religious practices of Egypt? (see notes)

8. List three regulations of the Egyptian justice system as instructed from a Pharaoh to his vizici. (see page 90 – purple section)

9. Explain the importance of Re, Isis, Osiris and Anubis. (see notes)

10. List the five steps of the mummification process. Be able to explain the process. (p 97) Value 10

11. The social organization of Ancient Egypt was based on the pyramid. Learn the six levels of the structure and the importance or role each group played. (p103) value 10

12. Describe a typical home in ancient Egypt. (p107)

13. How were people paid for their labour in the agricultural industry? (p109)

14. Why was trade so important to ancient Egyptians? (p110-111)

15. Besides pyramids, what other great architectural triumphs existed in ancient Egypt? (p 116)

16. List three important medical developments of the ancient Egyptians. (p117)

17. Ancient Egypt is known for eight great advancements. List them please! (p121)