Vocabulary
Ruler in Ancient Egypt considered to be god like
This irrigation tool used a lever, pole and bucket to get water for farming.
shaduf
Part of Hatshepsut's legacy as pharaoh is the building of these structures
Obelisk
What were the religious beliefs of Egyptians?
Belief in many gods
The process of _____ makes iron
Smelting
Area of low land that empties into a body of water
Delta
Egypt is also known as "The gift of the ____"
Nile
How did Akhenaton change religion in Egypt?
Enforced the belief in one God (monotheism)
How was the role of the Pharaoh passed on?
Through a line of succession
Who defeated the Kingdom of Kush due to their advanced weapons and fighting techniques?
Assyrians
When many rulers all come from the same family line, it is called a:
Dynasty
Silt
Egyptian government was stable and peaceful under this ruler
Ramses II
Who built the Great Pyramid at Giza?
Khufu
Nubia also means "Land of ____"
Land of Gold
This city became the capital city after Napata was invaded
Meroe
Where was King Tut's tomb discovered?
What happened to Egypt after Ramses II died?
Egypt grew weak
Who built the first true pyramid?
Sneferu
Ivory, Gold and Iron
A body which has been preserved through the removal of organs
Mummy
The Nile river splits into two parts, the White Nile and the ____ Nile
The Blue Nile
How old was King Tut when he died?
19
Why was mummification important to the Egyptians?
To prepare the body for the afterlife
What is the current capital of Egypt?
Cairo