Flashcard: Art, Architecture, and Learning in Egypt

Front

Hieroglyphics were used for ___.

Back

writing

Front

This is a drawing or symbol that represents a word or a symbol.

Back

Hieroglyphic

Front

What did Imhotep design? Options: Pyramid, Step pyramid, tomb, Castle

Back

Step pyramid

Front

What guards the pyramids of Giza?

Back

Sphinx

Front

Why did ancient Egyptians create paintings in tombs?

Back

to provide the dead with those things

Front

The Egyptians developed a solar calendar with exactly how many days?

Back

365

Front

This star would appear in the early morning sky around the same time each year.

Back

Sirius

Front

Who had the most amount of power in Egypt? Options: farmer, Pharaoh, Scribe, Crafts people

Back

Pharaoh

Front

Who had no power in Egypt?

Back

Slaves

Front

What were pyramids used for?

Back

to bury the pharaoh