Geography
What continent was Ancient Egypt located on?
Africa
What were Egyptian leaders called?
Pharaohs
Man made items are called:
Artifacts
What kind of religion did the Ancient Egyptians practice?
Polytheism
What writing system did Ancient Egyptians use?
Hieroglyphics
What river gave life to Egypt?
Nile River
A line of rulers from the same family is:
Dynasty
Tombs
Another name for a god or goddess
Deity
A group's way of life that can include: food, clothing, religion, traditions, etc.
Culture
A triangular shaped piece of land that is formed by a river splitting into many smaller rivers.
Delta
At what age did king tut die?
Acceptable answers: 17, 18, 19, 20
5 traits of a civilization:
Cities, complex institutions, specialized workers, record keeping, Technology
Why were pharoahs and other important people mummified?
To preserve their body for the afterlife
What did most Egyptians do for work?
Farm
What determined the seasons in Egypt?
When the Nile flooded
What specialized workers mummified the dead?
Embalmers or Priests
What helped translate various different languages, including Hieroglyphics?
The Rosetta Stone
What is an Egyptian coffin called?
Sarcophagus
What plant did Egyptians use to make paper and other items?
Papyrus
Sea located North of Egypt
Mediterranean Sea
What high class job required people to write?
Scribe(s)
Where are the great pyramids located?
Giza/Memphis
What book was written to help guide the dead in the underworld?
Book of the Dead
Grouping of people based off wealth, job, race, etc.
Social Hierarchy