Vocabulary- Geography
A land northeast of Egypt, settled by the ancient Israelites from about 1800 to 70 CE
What is Cannan
His tomb helped historians learn about ancient Egyptian life, religion, and burial customs
Who is King Tut
A pyramid-shaped outline showing the positions of social classes according to their status in society.
What is a Social Hierarchy
Divine or supernatural beings worshipped as gods or goddesses, believed to have power over aspects of the world and human life
What are deities
The Chief Egyptian god. Was seen as the god of the sun.
Who is Re/Ra/Amon-Re
A river in southwestern Asia that flows from the Lebanon Mountains, south through the Sea of Galilee, into the Dead Sea
What is the Jordan River
Was the last active ruler of Ancient Egypt
Who is Cleopatra
At the top of the social hierarchy
What is a pharoah
The Egyptians believed that one's earthly journey was part of this type of life
What is both mortal existence and the afterlife
The patron of embalming, Keeper of poisons and medicines
Who is Anubus
A society along the Nile River, south of Egypt, from about 2000 BCE to 350 BCE
What is Kush
Known for building the Great Pyramid of Giza
Who is Khufu
At the top-middle of the social hierarchy
Who are government officials/priests
Worshipping many different gods
What is polytheism
Supreme god and judge of the dead.
Who is Osiris
The longest river in the world; flowing through eastern Africa to a delta in northeastern Egypt
What is the Nile River
Known for uniting Upper and Lower Egypt
Who is Narmer
At the bottom-middle of the social hierarchy
Who are scribes, artisans, merchants
The “key” of life
What is the Ankh
Winged goddess she may represent the wind
Who is Isis
The shape and elevation of surface features such as mountains or deserts of a place or region
What is topography
Her reign was generally a time of peace and prosperity
Who is Hatshepsut
At the bottom of the social hierarchy
Who are peasants
It was believed that each person had a soul
What is the Ka
God of Chaos and Violence.
Who is Set