The Dawn of Civilization
This river provided fertile soil, easy transportation, and natural protection for Ancient Egypt.
What is the Nile River?
This period (2680–2180 BC) is especially known for its massive stone monuments.
What is the Old Kingdom?
These foreign invaders used chariots and bronze weapons to conquer Egypt around 1650 BC.
Who are the Hyksos?
At the very top of the Egyptian social pyramid sat this all-powerful leader.
Who is the pharaoh?
King Tut ruled during this major era of Egyptian history.
What is the New Kingdom?
Around 5000 BC, early settlements began along this famous river valley.
What is the Nile River Valley?
This king built the first pyramid, known as the Step Pyramid.
Who is Djoser?
This New Kingdom female pharaoh encouraged trade and built impressive monuments
Who is Hatshepsut?
These educated individuals kept records, wrote laws, and managed government paperwork
Who are scribes?
King Tut became pharaoh at this very young age.
What is about 9 years old?
Around 4000 BC, Egypt split into these two regions—one in the north and one in the south.
What are Lower Egypt and Upper Egypt?
The largest pyramid in Giza was built for this pharaoh.
Who is Khufu?
Known as Egypt’s greatest military ruler, he expanded the empire and collected tribute.
Who is Thutmose III?
Egypt’s strict social structure is represented by this shape.
What is the social pyramid?
Tut is most famous today because his tomb was found almost completely in this condition
What is “unopened/untouched”?
The first dynasty began when this ruler united Upper and Lower Egypt around 3200 BC.
Who is Menes?
This pharaoh built the second-largest pyramid and the Great Sphinx.
Who is Khafre?
This pharaoh introduced monotheism by promoting the worship of Aten.
Who is Akhenaten?
These People were second to the top of the social pyramid.
Who are Government Officials?
This archaeologist discovered King Tut’s tomb in 1922.
Who is Howard Carter?
Ancient Egyptians created this writing material from reeds, allowing for easier record keeping.
What is papyrus?
The death of this ruler led to the collapse of the Old Kingdom.
Who is Pepi II?
Known as "the Great," this ruler was the last strong pharaoh of the New Kingdom.
Who is Ramses II?
This social class made up most of the Ancient Egyptian population and worked the land.
Who are the farmers?
King Tut’s tomb is located in this famous burial area used for New Kingdom pharaohs.
What is the Valley of the Kings?