What was the King of Egypt called?
What was placed inside the Pharaohs tomb when he died?
Food, weapons, pets, chairs, etc.
An area of fertile land where a river splits into multiple streams before entering the sea.
Delta
The Egyptian writing system using symbols and pictures
Hieroglyphics
What structures are the Egyptians known for building?
Pyramids
What city is the closest to the pyramids?
Memphis
A ruler's family line that continues over generations
Dynasty
Name for a god or goddess
Deity
What was the purpose of Mummification?
To preserve the body for the afterlife
What is special about the way the Nile river flows?
It runs from South to North "backwards"
The process of preserving a body for the afterlife
Embalming
The preserved body of a person prepared for the afterlife
Mummy
What type of religion did the Egyptians have?
Polytheistic
What body of water does the Nile river flow into?
Mediterranean Sea
A natural barrier in a river formed by rocky rapids
Cataracts
Why did the Egyptians worship the Pharaoh?
They believed he was a living god
What borders Egypt on both sides?
Deserts
The Egyptian plant used to make a paper-like material
Papyrus