Artifacts
What was the name of the large black stone discovered in 1799?
Rosetta Stone
What is a mummy?
a dead body that has been preserved from decaying
Who was the first woman ruler of Egypt?
Queen Hatshepsut
What would women use as perfume on special occasions?
scented animal fat
During what kingdom does the Biblical account of Joseph take place?
Middle Kingdom
What are the 2 largest artifacts?
pyramids and the Sphinx
Who cleaned out the skull and body cavities?
embalmer
Who became pharaoh at 9 years old?
Tutankhamen
Who were the only ones that went to school?
upper class boys
What were still built during the Middle Kingdom, yet were less durable and lasting?
pyramids
What were written records written on?
papyrus
What were the dried organs placed in?
canopic jars
Who was one of the last pharaohs who kept the empire strong?
Rameses II
How were the people paid?
in food and clothes
At what age did girls get married?
13
What is "picture writing"?
hieroglyphics
Why did the Old Kingdom end?
later pharaohs were weak leaders
What was King Tut most famous for?
discovery of his tomb
What had instructions on what to do in the afterlife?
Book of the Dead
What two Old Testament prophets tell us that God brought judgement against Egypt?
Ezekiel and Isaiah
What 3 languages were on the Rosetta Stone?
Greek, common Egyptian, and Egyptian hieroglyphics
What was considered the greatest period in Egyptian history?
New Kingdom
What kingdom saw pharaohs care more about their people?
Middle Kingdom
Who was the god of the underworld?
Osiris
What is the main food that Egyptians ate?
bread (wheat or barely)