VOCABULARY
where a river dumps into an ocean spreading out into different paths
delta
The Nile
Which god was most important to the ancient Egyptians
Re or Ra
What do we call the process of preserving a dead body- not just in ancient Egypt?
embalming
A structure that was made to be a tomb where pharaohs were buried with their treasures
pyramid
The yearly flooding of the Nile that produced fertile soil
inundation
What is a lot of the land in Egypt like?
A. cold and dry
B. hot and dry
C. hot and humid
D. cold and humid
B: hot and dry
Which got was believed to be in charge of the inundation of the Nile?
Hapi
What was the process called for preserving a dead body for the afterlife in ancient Egypt?
mummification
a type of writing where picture symbols are used
hieroglyphics
the belief in many gods
polytheism
What is a mineral that was found and used a lot in Egypt?
A. Topaz
B. Rubies
C. Gold
D. Diamonds
Gold
Which god was the pharaoh believed to be?
A. Horus
B. Re
C. Hapi
Horus
What did the people do with the organs when mummifying a person?
Put them in jars
a plant used by the ancient Egyptians for things like paper
papyrus
a series of rulers from the same family where one dies and another takes over
dynasty
Why is the part near the delta called "lower" Egypt?
because the Nile River flows down from the mountains to the Mediterranean Sea
What was natron used for in the mummification process?
to dry the body out
What was put into the wrapping of the mummy?
amulets
the ruler of ancient Egypt
pharaoh
What is another body of water that is in or around Egypt
Red Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Which organ was not put in a jar when mummifying?
the heart
What is a famous structure in ancient Egypt besides the pyramids?
the Sphinx