vocab
A dead body that was preserved so it would not decay quickly
What is a mummy?
A length of time, like the Old Kingdom or the Middle Kingdom.
What is a period?
A ruler of ancient Egypt who was believed to be a god, a king, a general, and a religious leader all at once.
What is a pharaoh?
A written agreement between groups or countries, often to keep the peace.
What is a treaty?
A secret plan made for a specific purpose, like the one Sinuhe overheard to kill the pharaoh.
What is a plot?
This pharaoh had the Great Pyramid built at Giza.
Who is Khufu?
The time when a ruler is in charge. Khufu's lasted from about 2551 to 2528 B.C.E.
What is a reign?
The idea of another life in another realm after earthly life ends. It is why Egyptians preserved bodies.
What is the afterlife?
This pharaoh sometimes wore a fake beard to show she deserved the same respect as male pharaohs.
Who is Hatshepsut?
A statue or building made to honor a person or event, like the giant Ramses II statues at Abu Simbel.
What is a monument?
Something that has been built. The Great Pyramid is arguably the most famous one in ancient Egypt.
What is a structure?
This pharaoh became an army captain at age ten and had over 100 wives and more than 100 children.
Who is Ramses II (Ramses the Great)?
The power to make decisions and lead others. Khufu showed it by controlling Egypt's food supply and government officials.
What is authority?
Fill in the blank with a word that means 'successfully finished or achieved something': Hatshepsut ______ her goal of becoming Egypt's sole ruler.
What is accomplished?
This pharaoh is called a Patron of the Arts because art, literature, and architecture flourished during his reign. He built the White Chapel.
Who is Senusret I?