Meet the Pharaohs
This pharaoh is most closely linked to expanding Egypt's wealth through trade expeditions.
Who is Hatshepsut?
These major structures were constructed as grand tombs for the pharaoh and his family.
What are The Pyramids?
Ancient Egyptians performed this process specifically to preserve the bodies of the dead.
What is mummification (or making mummies)?
Define Pharaoh
A ruler of Ancient Egypt
His tomb was discovered virtually untouched in 1922, providing archaeologists with incredible insights into Ancient Egypt.
Who is Tutankhamun?
The era spanning 2600 to 2200 B.C., during which Pharaoh Khufu built the Great Pyramid.
What is the Old Kingdom?
Why is King Tut so important?
His tomb was untouched until 1922 which gave archeologist rare insight into what life in ancient Egypt really looked like.
Define Hatshepsut
The first woman pharaoh of ancient Egypt
Known for his military victories, this pharaoh ruled for over 60 years and had hundreds of statues of himself placed across Egypt.
Who is Ramses II?
The era spanning 2200 to 1800 B.C., during which Senusret I ruled.
What is the Middle Kingdom?
Which pharaoh is known for constructing the white chapel (a small white chapel made of alabaster and covered in a thin layer of gold)?
Senusret I
Define Ramses II
This ruler declared himself a god to ensure that his supreme political power would be accepted.
Who is Khufu?
The two pharaohs who ruled Egypt during the New Kingdom.
Who are Ramses II and Hatshepsut?
Which pharaoh ordered more temples and monuments built than any other pharaoh in history?
Ramses II
Define Treaty
A written agreement by which two or more states agree to peaceful relations.
This pharaoh was the primary ruler studied who led Egypt during the Middle Kingdom.
Who is Senusret I?
The era spanning 1800–1000 B.C. during which King Tut reigned.
What is the New Kingdom?
The Egyptians and Hittites created this diplomatic landmark, which was the first of its kind in world history.
the act of buying and selling things