Religion
These powerful figures were buried in the great 3 pyramids and their name means "palace"
Who is the pharaoh?
A series of rulers from the same family or blood line is called
What is a dynasty?
This is the title of the two officials who would run upper and lower Egypt and report back to the pharaoh
Who are viziers?
The type of religion Ancient Egyptians practiced was called this
What is polytheistic or polytheism?
Ancient Egyptians used this language to communicate on papyrus.
What is hieroglyphics?
This pharaoh is thought to have been in control during the Exodus of Moses and the Hebrews
Who is Ramses II
These are wild, dangerous rapids located in the Nile River.
What are cataracts?
This room in the temple had pillars that felt like papyrus plants
What is the hypostyle hall?
This pharaoh established the monotheistic worship of the God Aten
Who is Akhenaten?
This female took control of Egypt while she was acting as a regent (or took over) for her nephew
Who is Hatshepsut?
This part of the temple held the statue of god
What is the Sanctuary?
This was placed in front of the temple to request something of the gods
What is stela?
The three Great Pyramids of Giza were arranged to line up with
What is Orion's belt?
What is a cartouche?
The obelisk in the temple represented
The Pharoah Ra's sun rays
The discovery of this ancient piece of writing led to the translation of hieroglyphics
What is the Rosetta Stone?
The Nile River flows in this direction.
What is north?
He was Egypt's first pharaoh, combining upper and lower Egypt while unifying them
Who is King Menes?
Pharaohs (especially depicted in art) are shown to have what features
A straight beard
Menes Crown
Cartouche behind him