Vocabulary
Define pharoah
a ruler in Ancient Egypt
What is the name of larget rive in Egypt?
The Nile
Where the Egyptian poly- or monotheistic?
Polytheistic. They honored more than one god.
Who was Pharoah Hatshepsut?
She ruled in the NEW KINGDOM.
She was the first female ruler.
Strong economy and military.
Expanded trade routes.
Which kingdom was known as the Age of the Pyrmids?
The Old Kingdom.
Define papyrus
a material prepared in ancient Egypt from the pithy stem of a water plant, used in sheets throughout the ancient Mediterranean world for writing or painting on and also for making rope, sandals, and boats.
On what ocntinent is Egypt located?
Africa
How was a pharoah chosen to lead?
Chosen from the gods or passed down by family (hereditary rule/dynasty)
WHo was Pharoah Ramses II?
Known as Ramses the Great.
Had many wives and children.
Ruled during the New Kingtom.
Built a temple honoring himself known as Abu Simbel.
What is the Middle Kingdom known as?
They period of reunification.
Define vizier
A Vizier in ancient Egypt served the Pharaoh as the chief advisor on important details for governing the land of Egypt. The Vizier was the highest government official, and all other government officials would report to the Vizier
How was Egypt protected by natural barriers?
Egupt was surrounded by the red lands (Libian and Nubian deserts) surrounding the Nile River and large bodies of water (Red Sea and Med Sea) that separated Egypt from civilizations
Name the six main ranks on the social pyramid in order.
1. pharoah
2. government officials
3. priests
4. scribes
5. artisans
6. peasants
What were the Pyramids of Giza
They were built to hold the mummies of three pharoah: Kufu, Khafre and Menkaure.
It took 23 years and 2.3 million blocks of rock to build these pyramids.
How did the Old Kingdom fall?
The kingdom eneded when officials felt more important the pharoah.
Define obelisk
a stone pillar, typically having a square or rectangular cross section and a pyramidal top, set up as a monument or landmark.
Why is Upper Egypt located in the south?
Upper Egypt is located in the area where the Nile River begins and where there is higher elevation.
How did ancient Egyptians honor pharoah after they dies?
mummification, tombs, monuments, offerings, etc.
What was the Pyramid of Djoser?
It was the first pyramid build as a tomb for a pharoah.
It was made a stop pyramid.
How did the New Kingdom come together?
It was a time of wealth, properity and power. Gold was mined and pharoahs build many monuments to show their wealth and power. This was known as The Golden Age.
Define sarcophagus
a character used in a system of pictorial writing, particularly that form used on ancient Egyptian monuments.
Why is Lower Egypts located in the north?
Lower Egypt is located in the north where the Nile dllta flows into the Mediteranizan Sea.
Name and describe one style of Egyptian art.
Block statue, jewelery, etc.
Who was Pharoah Kufu?
He was most famous for building the Great Pyramid of Giza. He lived during the Old Kingdom.
Who ruled during the New Kingdom?
King Ramses II, King Tut and Queen Hatshepsut.