Tutankhamun
Why is Tutankhamun called the boy king?
He died when he was only 18 after ruling for 10 years
Pyramids were built by ancient Egyptians as tombs for
pharaohs
What is a Sphinx
The Greek Sphinx was a fierce mythical creature with the head of a woman, body of a lion, and wings of a bird.
Why did ancient Egyptians preserve the bodies of their dead
so they could be reborn in the afterlife
A pharaoh was the
-political leader of ancient Egypt
-religious leader of ancient Egypt
What was significant about the find of King Tut’s tomb?
It was not looted, and was found with all its treasures intact.
The Great Pyramid is
-the tomb of the pharaoh Khufu
- the largest pyramid ever built
-located at Giza
How were Sphinx’s in Egypt different
In ancient Egypt, though, a Sphinx was male, benevolent, and of immense strength. Egyptian sphinxes did not have wings, and often had faces of pharaohs or gods.
What is mummification?
the process of preserving dead bodies
Ancient Egyptians believed their pharaoh was the incarnation of:
Horus
How did Tut die?
Some believe he died of an accident or battle. Others think he may have been murdered.
When did pharaohs begin planning their tombs?
when their reigns began
What was the purpose of the Sphinxes in Egypt
to guard important places like tombs or temples.
Why were the organs removed from the body before mummification
to keep it from decomposing too quickly
The first pharaoh of Egypt was
Menes
What does the name Tutankhamun mean?
living image of Amun
The Egyptians used ___________ to build the layers of the pyramids.
Ramps
Where is the most well-known Sphinx located
Giza
What is a canopic jar
special jars for holding the organs of a mummified body
The first capital of Egypt was
Memphis
Why did Tut change his name when he became king?
He changed his religion.
The pharaohs were buried with
the things it was thought that they would need after death
Which pharaoh built the Sphinx?
It is uncertain which Egyptian pharaoh built the Sphinx. Because its face is so similar to that of Khafra, and because of its proximity to Khafra’s pyramid, the second largest at Giza, many believe Khafra to be responsible for the massive construction. Others believe it to have been the work of Khafra’s father, Khufu, whose tomb was the Great Pyramid at Giza. Others believe it is even older.
Which organ was not placed in a canopic jar?
the heart
During the Old and Middle kingdoms, pharaohs were buried in _____________ when they died.
pyramids