Ramses II
Gods and Goddesses
Mummification
Geography
Vocabulary
100

How old was Ramses II when he died?

91 years old

100

How many gods and goddesses did Ancient Egyptians worship?

More than 2,000
100

Why did Ancient Egypt practice mummification?

Mummification preserves the body/prevents dead bodies from rotting.

100

What continent is Egypt in?

Africa

100

rulers in ancient Egypt

pharaohs

300

How many wives did Ramses II have? Who was his favorite wife?

8 or more wives. Queen Nefertari was his favorite.

300

Name 5 different gods/goddesses.

Isis
Osiris
Anubis
Ra
Horus
Taweret
Khonshu

300

What is a canopic jar?

A canopic jar is where the major organs are removed and placed (except the brain; it was thrown away).

300

What important river did Egypt live by?

Nile River

300

jobs, responsibilities, or obligations

duties

500

How did Ramses II become a pharaoh?

The pharaoh Horemheb liked his grandfather and made him next to the throne. After Horemheb died, his grandfather became king. When his grandfather died, his father, Seti I became king. When Seti I died, Ramses II became king.


500

Who is the god/goddess of sun?

Ra

500

How many days does the mummification process last?

70 days.

500
What 3 reasons why the Nile River was important to Ancient Egypt?

1) Animals: for food

2) Water to drink and for the soil (farming)

3) Trade

500
a series of rulers from the same family in a country

dynasty