Geography
Egypt is located in the northeast corner of this continent
Africa
Thought to be a god, the son of Aman-Ra
pharaoh
Members of a high social class, these Egyptians often ruled in the name of the pharaoh
nobles
An ancient Egyptian written character
hieroglyph/hieroglyphics
These great buildings in Giza are considered ancient wonders of the world.
The Pyramids/Great Pyramids
desert/dry/arid
Pharaoh spent most of his life in preparation for
death
Although not thought to be a god himself, this figure would assist the pharaoh in governing
vizier
papyrus
Ancient Egyptians became experts of human anatomy by practice of this ghoulish activity
Mummification
This major body of water borders the north of Egypt
Mediterranean Sea
Ancient Egyptian religion was different from Christianity (and other monotheistic religions) because this type of belief
polytheism
Responsible for the hieroglyphics found on ancient papyrus and within ancient tombs.
scribes
Written documents on papyrus was used mostly by these officials to carry out the pharaoh's orders
Vizier/Nobles
In order to harness the water of the Nile River, the ancient Egyptians became proficient in this practice
Irrigation
Flows from south to north
Nile River
Many of the great pyramids throughout Egypt were built for this purpose
tombs
A large social group who possessed limited rights and were often prisoners of war
slaves
Illiterate
Unlike other ancient civilizations, the Egyptian calendar was based upon this celestial (heavenly) body in the sky
Sun/Solar Calendar
The region located in the north of Egypt; the Nile Delta and the city of Memphis are located within this region.
Lower Egypt
Mummies and elaborate tombs tell historians that Egyptian believed in an
afterlife
The largest social group in ancient Egypt
peasants/farmers
The word hieroglyphics can be broken down into two Greek words: hieros=holy and glyphe=
Writing
Due to its abundance of wheat, ancient Egypt was known as a
bread basket