Vocabulary
the process of preserving and drying a dead body to preserve it from rotting
mummification
These members of Egyptian society are the most educated. Their job requires they learn how to read and write
Scribes
This pharaoh created statues and images in a specific way in order to be seen as a more legitimate
Hatshepsut
Hatshepsut was pharaoh during this kingdom
The New Kingdom
Which organ is not removed during the mummification process
the heart
this system of pictures was used in Egypt in order to communicate and record information
hieroglyphics
These members of Egyptian society have the unique ability of being able to communicate with the gods.
Pharaohs
This pharaoh's wife is Nefertiti. He is also known for his defeat of the Hittites.
Ramses II
The pyramids were constructed during this kingdom
The Old Kingdom
This river divided Lower Egypt from Upper Egypt
the Nile River
a horse-drawn carrier that the Egyptians used for war
chariot
These members of Egyptian society are part of the workforce that helped created the famous pyramids
Peasants/Servants/Slaves
This pharaoh was known for only worshipping the sun god and destroying temples that worshipped other gods.
Akhenaten
Memphis was made the capital during this kingdom
The Old Kingdom
This artifact contained translations in 3 different languages and led to our understanding of hieroglypics
The Rosetta Stone
a family of rulers that passes down power from person to person
dynasty
They are the middle class of Egyptian society. They live comfortably in villages but are not necessarily wealthy
Merchants/Craftspeople
This pharaoh is known for his well-preserved tomb in the Valley of the Kings
Tutankhamen
Even though this kingdom is the oldest, it is not the Old Kingdom
This city is where the Great Pyramid is located
Giza
a person that is in charge of government bureaucracy
Vizier
The work of the Pharaoh cannot be accomplished without these members of Egyptian society.
Priests/Nobles/Viziers
This pharaoh is credited with united Lower and Upper Egypt
Menes
The Middle Kingdom
_____ is the spiritual body of a human being
Ka