Egypt
Name that Pharaoh
Social Class
Hebrews
Vocabulary
100
Ancient Egyptian written language is called?
hieroglyphics
100
She is believed to be the first female pharaoh and she built the temple at Dayr- al-Bahri
Hatshepsut
100
Who was at the top of the social pyramid in ancient Egypt?
Pharaoh
100
According to the Torah, God told Abraham to move his people to this location?
Canaan
100
The practice of worshipping many gods, like the ancient Egyptians.
polytheism
200
Name the time period or kingdom when the great pyramids were built.
Old Kingdom
200
This pharaoh oversaw the building of the Great Pyramids of Giza.
Khufu
200
Who performed the mummification of the dead in ancient Egyptian society?
priests
200
This key figure brought the 10 commandments from Mt. Sinai to his people?
Moses
200
The term used to described a line of rulers who come from the same family
dynasty
300
This geographic feature of Egypt was a natural barrier that keep hostile invaders out of Egypt for many centuries
desert
300
This pharaoh built numerous monuments & was a well known military leader during the New Kingdom
Ramses II
300
Which is lower on the social pyramid priests or artisans?
Artisans
300
Who built the great first temple in Jerusalem?
King Solomon
300
The practice of worshipping one god, like the Hebrews or Jews
monotheism
400
This geographic feature of Egypt was worshipped like a god and considered "a gift of _______"
...the Nile" or Nile river
400
This pharaoh ruled during the Middle Kingdom and built the White Chapel at Karnak.
Senusret I
400
Who is at the bottom of the social pyramid?
peasants
400
What is the escape of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt called?
Exodus
400
when a group of people are dispersed or scattered outside their homeland
diaspora
500
If you travelled to Egypt today, in what city would you find the Great Pyramid?
Giza
500
This pharaoh died at the tender age of 19 and his tomb was discovered in 1922 by archaeologist Howard Carter
King Tut or Tutankhaten
500
Name the person at the Madeline English School who is the equivalent to a pharaoh of Egypt.
Miss Tringale
500
This key figure is known as the "father of the Jews (or Hebrews)"
Abraham
500
a religious teacher in the Hebrew faith
rabbi
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