Geography
This river flows through ancient Egypt from south to north
Nile
This river provided water that helped Egyptians survive in a dry region.
Nile River
This ruler was the leader of ancient Egypt.
Pharaoh
The Egyptians believed in many gods. What word describes their religion?
Polytheistic
These picture-like symbols were used in ancient Egyptian writing.
Hieroglyphics
This large desert lies west of the Nile River.
Sahara
Why did most Egyptians settle along the Nile River?
Water and fertile farmland were nearby.
This term describes the different levels of Egyptian society, from the pharaoh to farmers and laborers.
Social class
This Egyptian life force was believed to continue after a person died.
Ka
Egyptians developed this system to bring water to farmland.
Irrigation
This body of water lies east of Egypt.
Red Sea
The yearly flooding of the Nile left this behind, helping crops grow.
Silt
This kingdom is often associated with the building of the great pyramids.
Old Kingdom
Why did Egyptians believe the body needed to be preserved after death?
Ka
This large stone structure was built as a tomb for an Egyptian ruler.
Pyramid
This triangular area in northern Egypt is where the Nile spreads out before entering the Mediterranean Sea.
Nile Delta
Name two things the Nile provided that helped Egyptians meet their daily needs.
Any two: water, fertile soil, food, fish, transportation
This kingdom was a period of stability and growth, with expanded trade and arts.
Middle Kingdom
This process preserved a dead body so it would not decay quickly.
Mummification
This achievement helped Egyptians keep track of days, seasons, and the yearly flooding of the Nile.
Calendar
On a map of Egypt, which river should you label first because it was the center of Egyptian settlement?
Nile River
How did the Nile help Egyptians trade and travel?
It provided a waterway for people and goods.
During this kingdom, Egypt expanded its empire and became a powerful military force.
New Kingdom
Why did Egyptians place food, clothing, and other objects in tombs?
They believed the deceased would need these things in the afterlife.
Why did Egyptians use hieroglyphics?
To record information and communicate through writing, including religious and government records.