People
A rich and powerful person in society
Noble
The life source of Ancient Egypt. It fueled the ancient civilization
because of rich silt.
The Nile River
the rich soil from
riverbeds. When the river
floods, this is deposited on the land along the river.
Slit
The pictograph language of the Ancient Egyptians.
Hieroglyphics
The belief in multiple Gods and Goddesses.
Polytheism
The rulers of Egypt that were considered Gods. They ruled above everyone in Egypt.
Pharaoh
Imaginary creatures of half Pharaoh, half lion that protect the entryways of pyramids.
Sphinx
Used to decipher Hieroglyphics for the first time.
The Rosetta Stone
The way people are organized based on their wealth and power in society.
Social Hierarchy
Known as the Boy King, changed Egyptian religion back to polytheism, from monotheism.
King Tut
The paths used to get supplies, livestock, and people from place to place.
Trade Routes
Using math, logic, and science, to construct and build things.
Engineering
Reeds smashed into the first form of paper.
Papyrus
The casket of a mummy, with a death mask, and painted and decorated with gold or jewels.
Sarcophagus
The last pharaoh of
Egypt, who constantly mixed Roman and
Egyptian governments with her personal
relationships. This ultimately caused the decline of Ancient Egypt.
Cleopatra
A landform made of sediment that is deposited where a river flows into an ocean or lake
Delta
A clay or stone tablet with Egyptian Hieroglyphics carved into it.
Cartouche
When you have plenty of food left over from a harvest.
Surplus
To preserve a person's body by removing organs, wrapping with bindings and resin, and removing moisture to avoid decay.
Mummification
An Egyptian Queen who ruled alongside Akhenaten and most likely mothered King Tut.
Nefertiti
(Black Land) Fertile soil Egyptians knew they could grow crops on; also refers to "black Africa," as a reference to the people of Africa.
Kemet
A person who rules a country for someone who is unable to rule alone
Regent
Powerful families who rule a country for many generations.
Dynasty
Where you are judged for your life. It decides your eternity.
Afterlife