Vocab
What is the name of the burial structure that was used to house mummified Pharaohs for the afterlife, made of massive stone blocks.
Pyramid
Which river did hunter gatherers in North Africa begin to settle near due to its rich soil and yearly flooding?
The Nile River
What was the time period called in between the Old and Middle Kingdom?
The First Intermediate period
Which Pharaoh began the New Kingdom?
Ahmose I
This Pharaoh was well known as the "boy-King" due to his age at death. He was rediscovered in 1922 CE, and his tomb was full of treasure and artifacts.
King-Tut/Tutankhamun
What is the process of preserving a dead body for the afterlife in Ancient Egypt?
Mummification
Before Pyramids, what type of structure were Pharaohs buried in?
Mastaba's
What began to thrive during the Middle Kingdom?
Arts, literature, and Architecture
Along with the Middle Kingdom, why did Pharaohs begin to be buried in the Valley of the Kings rather than in Pyramids?
Pyramids were too easy to rob, and were too large of a construction project
This female Pharaoh of the New Kingdom was known for making Egypt rich from trade, as well as building a mortuary temple in the valley of the Kings.
Hatshepsut
This is the job title of the advisor of the Pharaoh/second in command in Egypt, who usually governed upper and lower Egypt.
Vizier
What was the formal writing system that was invented during the Old Kingdom, which was used in temples and carvings?
Bonus: What is the name of the informal, everyday writing system used in Egypt?
Hieroglyphics
Bonus: Hieratic
Where did Pharaohs begin to bury their dead Pharaohs during the Middle Kingdom?
The valley of the Kings, in tombs in the sides of cliffs.
What is a tribute?
When you conquer someone and they must pay you every year
This Pharaoh is infamous in Egypt for briefly changing the religion from Polytheistic to Monotheistic, which was only changed by his son following his death.
King Akhenaton/Amenhotep IV
This Papyrus book acts as a guide for spirits traveling through the afterlife, often found in the tombs of dead officials and everyday people.
The book of the Dead
What was "Great" Pyramid built during the Old Kingdom? About how long did it take to build?
Bonus: What was the Pharaoh's name?
Bonus: Khufu
What is one of the construction projects during the Middle Kingdom that helped with trade and farming?
A canal from the Red Sea to the Nile River
Which New Kingdom Pharaoh was considered the greatest and longest reigning?
Ramses II aka Ramses the Great
This vizier was considered a "genius" for being an architect who designed the first step-pyramid, as well as establishing new medical practices in Egypt.
Imhotep
This is the name of the belief in cosmic balance and order, also the name of a goddess of the same name. The Pharaoh was said to be its protector.
Ma'at
Why did the Old Kingdom come to an end?
The governors and officials began to take too much power from the Pharaoh, which led to a civil war
Which group of outsiders invaded Egypt, ending the Middle Kingdom?
The Hyksos
Describe the two times that Egypts religion changed during the new Kingdom -
Bonus: Who were the two Pharaohs who changed it?
Amhenhoten IV (Akhenaton) changed the Egyptian Polytheism to Monotheism worshipping Aton. His son, King Tut (Tutankhamun) changed the religion back to Polytheism.
This man was the first Pharaoh, and united Upper and Lower Egypt into one Kingdom.
Narmer/Menes