Gods/Goddesses
This falcon headed god was known for its vision and was associated with the Pharaohs
Horus
The Great Pyramid of Giza was built for him
Khufu
This symbol is associated with Eternal Life
Ankh
It was predictable and reliable. When it rarely didn't behave in a predictable manner, hardship and chaos usually followed. It was the ultimate "gift" for Egypt
The Nile
During mummification these decorative containers contain the four vital organs needed for the afterlife
Canopic Jars
This god with green skin is the god of vegetation and became master of the underworld/mummification after he was murdered by his brother
Osiris
As step-mother of Tuthmos; she became Pharaoh, dressed in male clothes, and wore a fake beard when appearing in public
Queen Hatshepsut
Before the pyramids, bodies would be buried underground in large burial buildings called...
Mastaba
Symbolized as an ostrich feather; it represents stability, balance, justice, and also is a goddess
Ma'at
The Rosetta Stone was discovered by accident in 1799 by Napoleon's soldiers. The Greek on the stone was used to help decipher Egyptian Demotic script (written language) as well as these symbols found in temples, tombs, and pyramids
Hieroglyphics
The widely worshipped and popular Sun god eventually merges with the god of creation (Amun)
Ra (Re) ....Becomes Amon-Ra
The Ptolemaic Pharaohs were originally from Macedonia; but this Pharaoh was born in Alexandria, was highly educated, and patriotically Egyptian
Cleopatra VII
Special salt found in the desert that was heavily used to dry out bodies
Natron
If a Pharaoh was too young to rule, a relative could be appointed to make decisions and ensure political stability. This position is called a _________.
Regent
A Pharaoh's second in command...usually in charge of overseeing large areas and the collecting of taxes and tribute
Vizier
This Jackal headed god helped guide people to the afterlife to be judged by Osiris.
Anubis
The first Pharaoh who unified Upper and Lower Egypt and wore a crown with two colours (red and white)
Menes
The Old Kingdom is known for the pyramids. They became too large, labour intensive, and expensive to build. During the New Kingdom, Pharaohs would be entombed in cliffs that were hidden at a site known as...
The Valley of the Kings
Moving up the social hierarchy was really difficult because classes generally did not marry outside of their class. This position was one way to gain prestige for males to move up in social standing
Soldier
Slaves were used in the construction of the pyramids. Farmers who were not working due to the flooding of the Nile were forced into working for the Pharaoh. This duty is called...
Corvee Duty
Akhenaton banned the worship of all gods and goddesses except for the one true god (shown as a Sun Disk)
Aton
This unremarkable Pharaoh ascended to the throne as a child and died suddenly at age 18 or 19. His most memorable contribution was the discovery of his tomb by Howard Carter in 1922
Tutankhamun
Specialized worker who is in charge of preparing a body for Mummification
Embalmer
This specialized worker had a privileged position and was exclusively for males only
Scribes
Gods and Goddesses in Egypt are usually a combination of both human and animal features and characteristics. This is called __________.
Anthropomorphism