Vocab
These 6 rocky rapids prevent boats going up the Nile River
Cataracts
The female pharaoh
Hatshepsut
Amon-Re, Horus, Isis, Osiris are all __________
Egyptian Gods
This Egyptian skill/achievement takes 70 days to complete
Mummification
The invention of this required a lot of sand, perfect for Egypt because of its location
Glass
Skilled workers who practice a handicraft like weaving, pottery or jewelry making
Artisans
Famous only because his tomb was found untouched by Howard Carter
King Tut
Where did the Nile River empty out into (end)?
The Mediterranean Sea
God of mummification; weighs the heart against the feather of truth
Anubis
Built as a final resting place for several pharaohs, these took millions of stones to build; one of these was the tallest building in the ancient world
pyramid
A ruling family
dynasty
This pharaoh built the most monuments (of himself) in Egypt
Ramses II (or Ramses the Great)
The pyramids represented what skills for the Egyptians?
Math & engineering
Linen
This, found along the Nile, was useful in the creation of boats and a writing surface
Papyrus
An area of soil, or sediment, where minerals are carried by water and deposited, or dropped off, at the end of a river
Delta
The legendary 1st king/pharaoh of Egypt
Narmer
The Egyptians also had skills in astronomy; what was the star called that appeared at the beginning of the season?
Sirius (or the dog star Sirius)
Several of these were put in mummy's tombs in case the body was destroyed so the spirit could have a home
Sculptures
The invention of this helped both men and women protect their skin and eyes from the sand and sun
Cosmetics (or make-up)
A system of offices and officials that handle the business of government; main job is to collect taxes from farmers in the form of surplus food to feed the pharaoh and his workers
bureaucracy
The architect who built the step pyramid
Imhotep
The invention of papyrus helped Egyptians because of multiple reasons- name 2:
1. made it easier to write (no pressing on wet clay)
2. could last longer in the desert environment
3. easier to carry
4. preserve knowledge/ achievements
The decorative containers depicting heads of gods
Canopic jars
This invention helped farmers track the seasons and know when to plant and harvest their crops
365 day calendar