Kings 1
This queen became independent ruler of Egypt during the New Kingdom, known for her trade ventures.
This New Kingdom pharaoh's tomb was discovered by Howard Carter in 1922.
Who is King Tut?
Known as the "Heretic Pharaoh," this New Kingdom pharaoh attempted to reform the Egyptian religion by making it largely monotheistic.
Who is Akhenaten?
The location of the kingdom of Kush, this region is to the south of Egypt.
What is Nubia?
This term, meaning "Great House," refers to a king of Egypt during the New Kingdom period.
What is a pharaoh?
This king reigned somewhere between 60 and 90 years and outlived his chosen successors.
Who is Pepi II?
This Egyptian king first unified the Upper and Lower kingdoms of Egypt around 3100 BCE.
This Old Kingdom king commissioned the building of the first pyramid in Egyptian history, the Step Pyramid of Saqqara.
Who is Djoser?
These periods of Egyptian history are known for being times when Egypt was no longer unified.
What are Intermediate Periods?
This type of symbol is used in hieroglyphic writing to denote the name of a ruler.
What is a cartouche?
This vizier built the first pyramid, known as the Step Pyramid of Saqqara.
Who is Imhotep?
This New Kingdom pharaoh has been called the "Napoleon of Egypt" for his incredible conquests after serving as general for his stepmother.
Who is Thutmose III?
Known as "the Great," this New Kingdom pharaoh defeated the Sherden and participated in the famous Battle of Kadesh against the Hittites before making a peace treaty with them.
Who is Ramesses II?
These Canaanite peoples immigrated heavily into the Egyptian delta before coming to rule northern Egypt.
Who are the Hyksos?
This state police force was formed in the early New Kingdom by king Ahmose I to reward Nubian mercenaries who helped him drive out the Hyksos.
What are the Medjay?
This New Kingdom pharaoh famously defeated the Sea Peoples in a land and sea battle in 1177 BCE.
Who is Ramesses III?
This New Kingdom pharaoh was the wealthiest of all time, constructing a massive palace at Malkata with a ceremonial lake built beside it.
Who is Amenhotep III?
This Egyptian god was declared king of Egypt during the Third Intermediate Period.
Who is Amun?
This term refers to the fertile area where the Nile River splits into numerous branches before emptying into the Mediterranean Sea.
This title belonged to the person in the Egyptian government who was second-in-command to the king.
What is a vizier?
This Middle Kingdom ruler accidentally created a middle class when he redistricted the country and disenfranchised the nomarchs.
Who is Senusret III?
This king started the Middle Kingdom period after he reunified Egypt.
Mentuhotep II
This New Kingdom pharaoh is the last of the New Kingdom kings, who watched as his kingdom was split in two.
Who is Ramesses XI?
This type of monument is a tall, pointed, four-sided pillar.
What is an obelisk?
This term refers to a section of the Nile River which becomes shallow and rapid, often with many rocks and small waterfalls.
What is a cataract?