Pharaohs
Who was the first female Pharaoh?
Hatshepsut
This Kingdom was Egypt's oldest kingdom, running from 2700BCE-2200BCE.
The Old Kingdom
This is the longest river in the world and is incredibly important to Egypt.
The Nile River
Who has the most power in Egyptian society?
What was Papyrus MOSTLY used for?
Making paper
Pharaoh Khufu was known as the...
Pyramid Builder
What is the nickname for the Old Kingdom?
The Pyramid Age
This sea is located on Egypt's northern edge.
The Mediterranean Sea
What do scribes do?
Write and record information.
Ancient Egyptians practiced this technique in order to preserve and mummify the bodies of the deceased.
Embalming
The first pharaoh to sign a peace treaty was...
Ramses
Pharaohs Ramses and Hatshepsut both ruled over this kingdom, but not together.
The New Kingdom
This sea lies between Egypt and the Arabian Desert.
The Red Sea
These individuals are very skilled craftsmen and artists.
Artisans
These individuals were government appointed representatives to foreign lands or kingdoms.
Envoys
This Pharaoh ruled during Egypt's "Golden Age"
Senusret
Why is the Middle Kingdom sometimes called the "Golden Age" of Egypt?
Ancient Egypt is divided into two sections, one to the north and one to the south. These are called what?
Upper and Lower Egypt
The role of the priest is to
Perform religious ceremonies and advise government officials
This fan shaped river area of the Nile river was where the river deposited into the Mediterranean Sea.
The Nile Delta
Which Pharaoh ruled from 1473BCE to 1458BCE?
Hatshepsut
During the Old Kingdom this world monument was built, and it still stands today as one of the largest man made structures ever made. What is it called?
The Great Pyramid of Giza
How does the terrain around Egypt help to protect it from invaders?
Harsh deserts with high temperatures are difficult to cross.
OR
The Nile River is difficult to navigate due to the harsh cataracts.
How were people made slaves in Egyptian society?
They were prisoners of war or criminals.
Ancient Egypt was ruled by religious leaders who worshipped a variety of gods. This type of government is called a...
Theocracy