Vocabulary
Gods
Pharaohs I
Pharaohs II
Geography and Mummification
100
1. afterlife
2. mummy
life after death
body preserved in a way to prevent it from decomposing
100
What were the powers of the goddess named Isis in Egyptian mythology?
magic & healing
100
What is name of the limestone statue with the head of a pharaoh and the body of a lion?
Sphinx
100
1. Why was the pharaoh considered the most important leader in ancient Egypt?
2. Why were the pyramids filled with gold, jewelry, and other valuable possessions of the pharaoh?
The people believed that the pharaoh was a god.
The pyramids were storage areas for these materials so the pharaoh’s spirit could enjoy them in the afterlife.
100
1. Which of the following statements most accurately describes the direction of the Nile River?
2. True or False: Ancient Egypt was originally divided into two separate kingdoms; the northern half was called Upper Egypt and the southern half was called Lower Egypt.
The Nile starts in the south and flows to the north.
False
200
1. pharaoh
2. Egypt
ruler of ancient Egypt
country located in northeast Africa
200
What were the powers of the god named Anubis in Egyptian mythology?
mummification & cemeteries
200
What image shows the temple that was built in honor of the pharaoh Hatshepsut?
200
How does the transfer of power work in a dynasty?
The title of pharaoh is passed down to a younger relative or another chosen successor.
200
1. What was the most common job in ancient Egypt?
2. Why did the ancient Egyptians live along the Nile River?
farmer
The Egyptians could farm all year long using the floods of the Nile River.
300
1. Nile River
2. pyramid
traditionally considered the longest river in the world, with a length of over 4,000 miles, and made civilization possible in Egypt
limestone and granite tomb with triangle-shaped sides that come together to form a point on top
300
Who was the god of the sun that created the world and people in Egyptian mythology?
Ra
300
Which image shows Abu Simbel, which was a temple built in honor of the pharaoh Ramesses II?
C
300
Which position in Egypt’s social hierarchy was the second-in-command behind the pharaoh whose responsibilities included supervising the courts, tax collections, pyramid construction, and government officials?
vizier
300
What was the primary reason for mummification in ancient Egypt?
The belief that a person’s body must still exist so the spirit can go to the afterlife.
400
1. Delta
2. papyrus
fan-shaped region created when soil is deposited at the end of a river
paper material made from the reeds of a plant along the Nile River
400
Who was the god of the underworld and agriculture who determined if spirits of the dead could enter the afterlife at the Hall of Judgment in Egyptian mythology?
Osiris
400
Which pharaoh significantly increased ancient Egypt's wealth through trade, built a large amount of monuments and temples, and overcame adversity to become one of the first women to serve as pharaoh?
Hatshepsut
400
Which pharaoh known as “The Great” ruled ancient Egypt for 66 years, expanded its borders through several military campaigns, and ordered the construction of several famous landmarks including at Karnak and Luxor?
Ramesses II
400
Which of the following responses describes the correct use of natron in the mummification process?
Natron was a salt that was used to dry out the mummy.
500
1. Rosetta Stone
2. hieroglyphics
large stone slab that was used to decode hieroglyphics b/c is was also written in Greek
Egyptian writing system that used symbols to communicate sounds, words, and ideas
500
What is the meaning of ma’at in the journey to the afterlife?
The idea of a cosmic harmony and balance that existed on Earth and across the universe.
500
Why is Akhenaten considered an important figure in world history?
He outlawed Egypt’s traditional polytheistic religion and replaced it with the worship of his favorite god called Aten.
500
Why is Tutankhamun considered an important figure in world history?
He was a boy king whose tomb was discovered in the 20th century with his mummy and 5,000+ valuable Egyptian artifacts.
500
True or False: The Egyptians left the brain inside the body during the mummification process because it was thought to be the spirit’s center of intelligence and necessary for the afterlife. They destroyed the heart because it was believed to be useless.
False