Pharaohs
Who was the first female pharaoh?
Hatshepsut
Why was the Nile River important to Ancient Egypt?
It provided fertile land and water for farming
Who was the sun god in Ancient Egypt?
Ra
What was the purpose of pyramids?
They were tombs for pharaohs
What was Egyptian writing called?
Hieroglyphics
Which pharaoh built the Great Pyramid at Giza?
Khufu
What did the Egyptians call the annual flood of the Nile?
The "Gift of the Nile"
What was the Book of the Dead?
A collection of prayers and spells for the afterlife
What was the Valley of the Kings?
A burial site for New Kingdom pharaohs
What was papyrus used for?
Making paper for writing
What was Ramses II known for?
Military victories and massive building projects
What were the three seasons of the Nile?
Inundation (flooding), Growing, Harvest
Who was the god of the underworld?
Osiris
What was the first pyramid built?
The Step Pyramid of Djoser
Who were scribes?
People trained to read and write in hieroglyphics
What was the purpose of a vizier?
A chief advisor who helped the pharaoh govern
What crops were grown along the Nile?
Wheat, flax, papyrus, barley, and vegetables
What was the purpose of mummification?
To preserve the body for the afterlife
How were pyramids constructed?
Using ramps, sleds, and laborers moving heavy limestone blocks
What did Egyptians wear?
Linen clothing, jewelry, and makeup
What pharaoh tried to change Egypt’s religion to worship one god?
Akhenaten
What tool did Egyptians use to measure the flood levels of the Nile?
The Nilometer
What was the role of temples in Ancient Egypt?
They were houses for gods where priests performed rituals
What treasure-filled tomb was discovered in 1922?
King Tutankhamun’s tomb
What types of jobs existed in Ancient Egypt?
Farmers, scribes, priests, soldiers, craftsmen