Geography & Religion
What river ran through Egypt and provided water, food, transportation and irrigation?
The Nile River
A ____________ was the ruler of Egypt.
Pharaoh
This Kingdom was considered to be the time of the pyramids.
The Old Kingdom
How long did the entire mummification process typically take?
70 days
Egyptians relied heavily on this trading system.
Barter System
How often did the Nile River flood?
Annually
Pharaohs were also believed to be part ______.
god
This was a picture based writing system created by the Egyptians.
Hieroglyphics
Organs were placed in these jars
Canopic Jars
Wheat, barley and flax
Egyptians were_________, meaning that they believed in many gods.
Polytheistic
This was the first known female pharaoh, famously known for her wisdom and trade expansion.
Hatshepsut
This particular architectural achievement was considered to be one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
The Great Pyramid of Giza
What was the salt solution that bodies were dried out in called?
Natron
How was the annual flooding of the Nile River beneficial to the Egyptians?
It provide fertile soil
What did egyptians believe that "ka" was?
The spiritual body in the afterlife
A dynasty
This Kingdom had lots of expansion and prosperity. Rulers were also considered to be more powerful during this particular time.
The New Kingdom
What were the reasons for mummifying bodies?
To prevent the body from rotting and to preserve the body for their afterlife
____________ were a very highly educated part of the society that were responsible for record keeping and hieroglyphic writing.
What two deserts was Egypt surrounded by?
Sahara and Arabian Desert
Which king was known as the "boy king" because he became king at the young age of 9.
Tutankhamen/King Tut
Due to the mummification and a deep understanding of how the human body worked, Egyptians were very advanced in this particular field. What field was it?
Healthcare
A stone or charm used for protection, these were placed in between the layers of linen.
Amulet
Egyptians engaged in long-distance trade. Some imports included.........?
Ebony, gold, and exotic Spices