Why did Khufu decide to build such a large pyramid?
He wanted to show the world how great he was.
What is a "dynasty"?
A line of rulers from he same family.
What happened to Egypt when centralized rule weakened?
Kings became less powerful, and outsiders invaded Egypt.
What do you call a line of rulers from the same family in Egypt?
A dynasty.
What is a "step pyramid"?
A pyramid with sides that rise in a series of steps.
What does the word "succession" mean?
The order in which members of a royal family inherit a throne.
Why were religion and government not separate in ancient Egypt?
The pharaoh was a god-king.
What Egyptian word means “great house”?
Pharaoh.
Who had the Great Pyramid built as a monument to his greatness?
Pharaoh Khufu
Who is "Khufu"?
A pharaoh who built the Great Pyramid.
What group was able to conquer Egypt during the Middle Kingdom?
The Hyksos.
How did Pharaoh Khufu proclaim his glory?
He built a huge monument.
What were some of the main features of Egyptian art? Name one feature.
Detailed, showed scenes from everyday life, showed gods and goddesses, often included writing.
Why did Egypt experience a period of change during the Middle Kingdom?
Rulers of the provinces became more powerful, which made the pharaoh less powerful.
How was the Middle Kingdom different from the Old Kingdom?
The central government was weaker during the Middle Kingdom.
What is the largest known stone structure in the world called that was built by King Djoser?
A step pyramid.
How did Egyptians believe the pharaoh was related to the gods? Give one reason.
They believed the pharaoh was a child of gods and a god himself. They believed that if the pharaoh kept the gods happy, then Egyptians would be blessed.
What is a "pyramid"?
A structure with triangular sides that meet at a point.
What is the process called that helps determine the order in which members of a royal family inherit the throne?
Succession.
What is a triangular-shaped object with four sides that meet at a point?
A pyramid.
What kind of government ruled Egypt after it was united?
A strong central government.
What is a "pharaoh"?
The title of king in ancient Egypt.
How were religion and government linked in ancient Egypt?
People viewed the pharaoh as a god, and many priests were high officials.
What was the purpose of the pyramids? Give one reason.
Pyramids were thought to be the palaces of the pharaohs in the afterlife; they housed the pharaoh mummy; they were monuments to the greatness of a pharaoh.
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