Vocabulary
Mummification
The process of preserving and drying a dead body to prevent from rotting.
A _______ is a family of rulers having the right to rule being passed down.
dynasty
What was unique about Pharaoh Hatshepsut?
She was the very first woman to become Pharaoh.
What did Egyptians learn from the Hyksos?
The Egyptians learned many things from the Hyksos such as: how to use war chariots and bronze to make weapons and tools for farming.
Who was Abraham and why was he an important Hebrew leader?
Abraham was known as "the father of the Hebrews". He was an important Hebrew leader because he established the idea of worshiping "one god". he also led the Hebrews from Mesopotamia to Canaan.
bureaucracy
a system of government that important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.
The _____ ________ were on both sides of the Nile. They were uninhabited, hot deserts.
red lands
In what battle did Ramses II defeat the Hittites?
The battle of the Kadesh.
What was the importance of the Rosetta Stone?
The Rosetta Stone was important because it led us to understanding all hieroglyphics.
Who was Moses and why was he an important Hebrew leader?
Moses was known as one of the greatest leaders of the Hebrews. He led his people out of slavery from Egypt and gave Judaism its fundamental laws through "The Ten Commandments".
vizier
the person in charge of the government bureaucracy
______ ______ were fertile lands near the Nile River.
black lands
Why did Pharaoh Akhenaten closed all the temples and shrines when he came into power?
He closed all the temples and shrines because he only worshiped one god.
What were scribes in charge of?
The scribes were in charge of recording every day life and important events in Ancient Egypt.
What was the great accomplishment of King David?
King David established Jerusalem as a holy city.
Ka
The spiritual body of a human being that lives beyond death and into the after life.
Tutankhamen was known for his _____ ________ ______ within the Valley of the Kings.
well-preserved tomb
Why was the Old Kingdom important? What was the name of its Capital?
The Old Kingdom was Egypt's first dynasty. It's capital was named Memphis.
Who were the Hebrews?
The Hebrews were the founders of Judaism and eventually became known as Jews.
King Solomon built Jerusalem's first great temple.
hieroglyphics
A complex system of writing.
Menes created the very first _____ ________.
royal dynasty.
Which Kingdom conquered Nubia?
The Middle Kingdom
What is the Torah?
The Torah is the Jewish Bible. It contains the basic laws of Judaism as well as stories of the history of Ancient Hebrew.