Vocabulary
An oval frame that surrounds a king or queen's name
What is a cartouche?
The god of mummification
Who is Anubis?
During this kingdom pharaoh was believed to be a god
What is the Old Kingdom?
Area is northern Egypt that includes the delta region
What is Lower Egypt?
Last queen of Egypt before the Romans ruled
Who was Cleopatra?
An outer coffin made of stone
What is a sarcophagus?
The most important Egyptian god.
Who is Amon-Re?
A canal was dug connecting the Red Sea to the Nile River
What is the Middle Kingdom?
Body part smashed and removed from body during mummification
What is the brain?
First pharaoh to unite Egypt
Who was Menes?
Writing system used by Ancient Egyptians and believed to be given to them by the god, Thoth
What is hieroglyphics?
The Egyptian god of chaos and destruction
Who is Seth?
The pyramids at Giza were built during this time
What is the Old Kingdom?
Type of math known by the Egyptians
What is geometry?
First woman ruler of Egypt to rule as pharaoh
Who was Hatshepsut?
A charm with magical powers.
What is an amulet?
The god of the underworld and judge of the dead
Who is Osiris?
During this time nobles were buried in tombs cut into rocks
What is the Middle Kingdom?
First used the Book of the Dead
Who was Queen Mentuhotep?
Famous ruler of New Kingdom whose tomb was discovered by Howard Carter
Who was Tutankhamen?
A black rock containing an inscription which led to the deciphering of hieroglyphics
What is the Rosetta Stone?
This god's eye symbolizes healing, health, and sacrifice
Who is Horus?
Queen Hatshepsut ruled during this time
What is the New Kingdom?
Part of harvest paid by peasants in tribute to pharaoh
What is 3/5 or 60% ?
This pharaoh reigned for 67 years and claimed to have more than 100 children
Who was Ramesses II (the Great)?