Vocabulary
silt
mud
South of the Nile. Where the upper class lived.
Upper Egypt
Three: Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure
What are the pyramids of Giza. Who inhabits it? When was it built?
Final resting place of the Pharaoh. They were built on 2560 BCE.
Why do you believe Egypt still fascinates people today?
opinion
irrigation
Supplies water to the land.
North of the Delta, where the lower class lived.
Lower Egypt
Knowns as the most beautiful Pharaoh.
Queen Nefertiti
On what items did Egyptians write hieroglyphs? (2)
wooden tablets and papyrus
Egypt was referred to by what moniker?
The country of the Nile or the Gift of the Nile
natron
salt
King, Ruler of Egypt
Pharaoh
Famous for being the cause of the seven plagues of Egypt
King Ramses II
Draw three hieroglyphs.
Wall
Random 300
You win 300 points for the team and you pick again!
papyrus
both paper and the plant found in the nile
sacred characters or symbols, Egyptian writing.
Hieroglyphs
Egyptian Queen who ruled with Julius Caesar.
Queen Cleopatra
What did Egyptians use math for?
Math: calculations, solar calendar, building large structures.
What did Egyptians use Science for?
Science: embalming, sundial, medicine, prescriptions
the Nile
container where you find viscera or organs.
canopic jars
Boy King, died at 18 and is remembered for the cursed tomb.
King Tut, King Tutankhamun
Enumerate the steps of the mummification process.
What are petroglyphs used for? Are they exclusive to Egypt?
Rock carvings. Petroglyphs are not exclusive to Egypt. It is image-based writing.