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Pharaoh who died at age 18 but was discovered by Howard Carter in 1922. His untouched tomb revealed much about Egyptian culture and belief in the afterlife.
Who is King Tut (Tutankhamun)
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These Egyptians were high on the social pyramid and were often employed as viziers (government ministers) and generals.
What are nobles?
100
Skilled laborers built these structures to house the pharaoh's body for transport to the afterlife. The largest was built by Khufu and found at Giza.
What are pyramids?
100
Kingdom to the south of Egypt that was rich in gold. The Egyptians conquered them but were later conquered by them in turn. They eventually assimilated into Egyptian culture.
What is Nubia?
100
This mathematical system helped the Egyptians control Nile flooding as well as engineer their temples and monuments.
What is geometry?
200
Female Pharaoh who expanded trade and wore a fake beard as a symbol of authority.
Who is Hatshepsut?
200
These two types of Egyptians were the poorest and most numerous and found themselves at the bottom of the social pyramid.
What are slaves and peasant-farmers?
200
This god was murdered by his wicked brother, Set, but was brought back to life by his wife and became the god of the dead and the Nile
Who is Osiris?
200
Empire that Ramses II battled against. Ruled over what is now Turkey (Asia Minor).
What is the Hittite Empire
200
These structures represented Ra's power. An unfinished one found in Aswan tells us much about the Egyptians engineering skills and religious beliefs.
What is an obelisk?
300
Pharaoh who united Upper and Lower Egypt during the Old Kingdom Period.
Who is Menes?
300
These skilled workers were the equivalent to our "middle-class". They were highly valued and helped build the pyramids.
What are artisans?
300
She was the goddess of love, health and marriage. She became widely worshipped outside Egypt.
Who is Isis?
300
Egyptians often used this geographical feature to transport troops quickly in case of war.
The Nile
300
The two regions of Egypt that Menes united during the Old Kingdom.
What is Upper and Lower Egypt?
400
Pharaoh who expanded the empire northwards before he was forced to make a treaty with the Hittites. He then focused on developing his image as a living god through massive building projects as well as claiming other monuments as his own.
Who is Ramses II (Ramses the Great)
400
These Egyptians were primarily homemakers and focused on raising families, but could also make business transactions, own property and obtain a divorce.
What are women?
400
This animal was considered sacred by the Egyptians because of it's ability to kill vermin as well as its grace and beauty. Mummified specimens were found at Bubastis.
What is a cat?
400
Weapon that provided the Egyptians with a huge tactical advantage in battle. Provided speed and firepower.
What is the chariot?
400
This region provided Egypt's most fertile farmland.
What is the Nile Delta?
500
Father of Tutankhamun. Wanted to make Aton the main god that Egyptians worshipped.
Who is Akhenaten?
500
These Egyptians mastered reading, writing and record keeping and were highly valued in Egyptian society.
What are scribes?
500
This substance was used to dry out the corpse in preparation for mummification and consisted of salt and baking soda.
What is Natron?
500
This time period was characterized by the expansion of the Egyptian Empire through military conquest and trade. Ramses and Hatshepsut were two of the most famous Pharaohs during this period.
What is the New Kingdom?
500
Period during which swamps were drained to create more farmland.
What is the Middle Kingdom?
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