Vocab
Paper made from reed plants found along the Nile
This kingdom is known as the "Age of Pyramids"
The Old Kingdom
Who was the Step Pyramid at Sakkara built for?
Pharaoh Djoser
Why did the ancient Egyptians mummify their dead?
They wanted to preserve their bodies so they could successfully enter the afterlife
What is a Dynasty?
A series of rulers from the same family
What is the chaotic time period called between the Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom
The Second Intermediate Period
Abu Simbel was built for this pharaoh
Ramses II
What are the "Gifts of the Nile?"
The Nile provided rich soil which allowed Egyptians to grow crops. It also provided a means for transportation and trade
Jars in which the organs of a mummy were put
Canopic Jars
The New Kingdom is also known as this...
"The Golden Age"
He reversed his father’s law that all Egyptians worship a new god, Aten
King Tut
Why is social class in ancient Egypt described using a triangle?
More power, less people on top
Less power, more people on bottom
Book of the dead
Scrolls that served as a guide for the afterlife in ancient Egypt
What is a characteristic that the Middle Kingdom is known for?
Reunification
During which kingdom did Hatshepsut rule and why was she important?
-New Kingdom
-She was the first female pharaoh
What is the Rosetta Stone?
an ancient Egyptian stone slab. It has the same text carved on it in three different writing systems. Finding the stone helped social scientists figure out how to read hieroglyphics
Shadoof
A bucket attached to a long pole, used to move water for irrigation
Why did most of these kingdoms fall?
Weak kings or government
Put these pharaohs in the correct order
-Mentuhotep II
-Ramses II
-Djoser
Djoser, Mentuhotep II, Ramses II
Explain at least 3 steps involved in the process of mummification
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