Vocabulary
What is the title of a king or queen in Ancient Egypt?
Pharaoh
What river runs through Ancient Egypt?
Nile River
He was the youngest Pharaoh in Ancient Egypt.
Tutankhamun
Who was the Sun God?
Re
Who were the most skilled artisans with the highest status?
Stone Carvers
What type of writing was common in Egypt?
Hieroglyphics
Name the 2 large seas that surround Egypt.
Mediterranean and Red Sea
Which Pharaoh built the Great Pyramid of Giza?
Khufu
Known as the God of Embalming, this god was often shown with the head of a jackyl.
Anubis
What did the peasants due during the flooding season?
Projects for the pharaoh
What does "embalm" mean?
To preserve a body from decay, originally with spices
On which 2 continents was Ancient Egypt located?
Africa and Asia
What pharaoh was known as a "master builder"?
Ramesses II
What was the god Seth known for?
He was the god of violence and disorder. He is the evil brother of Osiris
What is the difference between a priest and priestess?
Same level- male and female
What is an artisan?
A person who creates something such as jewelry, tools, stone carvings, etc.
Name the river that connects the Dead Sea and Sea of Galilee.
Jordan River
Name one achievement of Hatsheput.
1. First woman Pharaoh
2. Built many temples and buildings
3. Established trade routes
This god wears a headdress shaped like a seat.
Isis
Who was the most powerful in Egypt's social structure?
The Pharaoh
What is the term for paper made from the reeds of a plant?
papyrus
What direction would someone travel to go from Kush to Canaan?
Northeast
Who was the last of the pharaohs to rule Egypt?
Cleopatra
What type of animal head is normally shown for the god Horus?
Falcon
Why were scribes considered more important than peasants and artisans in Ancient Egypt?
They recorded history by writing down information about events and rituals. It was a difficult job that took a lot of schooling.