During this time period, Egyptians built stone pyramids, which led to a loss of resources and a divided country.
The Old Kingdom
100
The discovery of ________ helped us to understand ancient Egyptian writing.
The Rosetta Stone
100
The collection of hymns and prayers that the ancient Egyptians believed could help their spirits reach the afterlife.
The Book of the Dead
100
The largest social class - the bottom of the social pyramid. They worked the land and worked on the pharaoh's massive building projects.
The Peasants
100
Upper Egypt was located in the ________ of Egypt.
The South
200
Egypt's belief system developed during this time period.
The Pre-Old Kingdom
200
Hieroglyphics is a mixture of sound and _______ ?
Pictures
200
Ancient Egyptians believed that these would remind the pharaoh's spirit of its earthly life.
Tomb Paintings
200
This group included craftspeople like carpenters, metal workers, painters, sculptors, and stone carvers.
Artisans
200
What was the symbol for Upper Egypt?
The White Crown
300
During this time period, Egpytians learned to farm, formed government with kings as rulers, and invented hieroglyphics.
Pre-Old Kingdom
300
The three languages used on the Rosetta stone are _______, _______, and _________.
What are Greek, Demotic, and Hieroglyphics
300
This test determined if a person's spirit made it to the afterlife. Osiris and Anubis helped out with this one!
The Feather of Truth Test
300
This social group included public writers who kept all of the records.
Scribes
300
He conquered Lower Egypt and became king of both Upper and Lower Egypt. He wore the "double crown" of Egypt!
Who is King Menes
400
During this time period, Egyptians stopped building pyramids and started to trade.
The Middle Kingdom
400
A reed fom which the ancient Egyptians made paper.
Papyrus
400
Belief in many gods.
Polytheism
400
The members of this social group were believed to be gods. They were powerful, had complete control, and owned all of the land.
Kings/Pharaoh's
400
A series of rulers from the same family. There were 30 that ruled Ancient Egypt!
What is a dynasty
500
During this time period, Egyptians built strong armies, expanded trade, conquered land, took over Kush, and became one of the greatest and wealthiest civilizations.
The New Kingdom
500
Hierogylphic writing began in this time period.
Pre-Old Kingdom
500
The Ancient Egyptian God of the dead.
Who is Osiris
500
The members of this social class collected the taxes and distributed the grain.
Government Officials
500
Ancient Egyptians used these materials to build the pyramids.