The Nile River
Direction that the Nile River flowed
What is North?
Who was the god of the sun that created the world and people in Egyptian mythology?
Who is Ra?
Balance and Cosmic Harmony amongst Egyptians. This was their reason for being "good". Was also a Goddess.
Another name for Pyramid of Khufu.
The Great Pyramid
The most common job in Ancient Egypt.
What is a farmer.
Which part of the Nile can you find upper Egypt? (looking for a direction - N, E, S, W)
South.
This animal is the head of Annubis and was worn by many priests during funerals.
What is a Jackal
A system of government ruled by religious leaders
What is a theocracy.
What is the name of the limestone statue, with the head of a pharaoh and the body of a lion
What is the Sphinx.
This person was second on the social pyramid under the pharaoh.
Nobles - Viziers and Priests.
The sea that the Nile flows into.
The god of the underworld and agriculture who determined if spirits of the dead could enter the afterlife at the Hall of Judgment in Egyptian mythology?
Who is Osiris?
What was the primary reason for mummification in Ancient Egypt.
If they preserved their bodies, their soul/spirit would live on to the next life.
Why did Egyptians stop building the pyramids?
It got too expensive & they were targeted by tomb robbers.
Why is Tutankhamun (King Tut) considered an important figure in world history
His tomb was rediscovered in the 20th century with his mummy and valuable Egyptian artifacts.
What is a Cataract.
What were the powers of the goddess named Isis in Egyptian mythology
What is Magic & Healing.
Why were pyramids filled with gold, jewelry, and other valuable possessions?
They filled tombs with things that people might need in the after life.
This was the first type of pyramid that was created.
What is a step pyramid.
Why were scribes so important to Egyptian society?
They kept written records for the government and temples, while also creating stories and other literature
This is the end of The Nile and is where most people settled.
The Delta
This god murdered his brother and was banished to the Desert after being defeated by his nephew, Horus.
Who is Seth.
What is a dynasty / How does it work?
A dynasty happens when rulers pass down power from generation to generation. Father to son or daughter.
This is a temple complex built for Amun and other gods and is one of the largest religious buildings in the world.
The first female pharaoh.
Who is Hatshepsut