An outer coffin made of stone that held the mummy’s coffin.
What is Sarcophagus
100
Writing system used by the Ancient Egyptians which involved pictures and symbols.
What is Hieroglyphics
100
The area in southern Egypt that is higher up in elevation.
What is Upper Egypt
100
Worked on temples and irrigation projects. Most were prisoners of war.
What are slaves
100
The god of the Nile.
Who is Osiris
200
A special stone that had the same inscription in both Greek and hieroglyphics that finally allowed for the translation and understanding of hieroglyphics.
What is Rosetta Stone.
200
A period of rule when a series of pharaohs all came from the same family.
What is dynasty
200
The area in northern Egypt that is mainly comprised of the delta region
What is Lower Egypt
200
Merchants, artisans, skilled workers, and doctors.
What is middle class
200
She was Osiris’ wife and brought him back to life after his death.
Who is Isis
300
A tomb built for the pharaohs of Egypt. It had a square base and four triangular faces.
What is a Pyramid.
300
An oval frame surrounding a king or queen’s name, which offers it protection.
What is Cartouche
300
The pharaohs or kings in this area wore a white head dress, also known as a Hedjet.
What is Upper Egypt
300
Had power because life revolved around religion. Conducted sacrifices, cast spells, and recited prayers. Had to be educated.
What is Priests
300
He was murdered by his brother, Seth, and became god of the underworld and judge of the dead.
Who is Osiris
400
Egyptian ruler or king.
What is a Pharaoh
400
Four jars that held the stomach, lungs, intestines, and liver of a mummy.
What is Canopic Jars
400
When Menes united Egypt and built a capital at Memphis where the two kingdoms met, the two head dresses were also united to make the Pschent.
What is United Egypt
400
These were governors, court officials, and tax collectors. Owned large estates with gardens and pools.
What is Nobles
400
Jackal headed god who was the god of mummification.
Who is Anubis
500
A process by which the dead was dried and wrapped in linen before being buried.
What is mummification
500
Spell this: Ancient Egyptian king or ruler.
What is Pharaoh.
500
The pharaohs in this area wore a red head dress, also known as a deshret.
What is Lower Egypt
500
planted mainly wheat and barley. They paid about 3/5 of each harvest to the tax collector. They also worked on palaces, cleared irrigation channels, and served in the army.
What are Peasants
500
She was another protective goddess. Also, married to Osiris.