Pharaohs
Pharaohs were seen as mediators between the people and these divine beings.
This sun god traveled across the sky in a solar boat and was reborn each morning.
Ra
This person ruled Egypt and was considered both a king and a god.
Pharaoh
The ancient city of Thebes was located in this part of Egypt.
Upper Egypt
This concept of harmony and balance was central to Egyptian religion and maintained through proper behavior and rituals.
Ma'at
This female pharaoh ruled during the New Kingdom and expanded trade routes instead of focusing on war.
Hatshepsut
This jackal-headed god was the protector of graves and god of mummification
Anubis
This group made up 80% of the population.
Farmers/Slaves
Ancient Egyptians divided their land into two regions: the fertile soil along the Nile was called this, while the surrounding desert was known as this.
Black and Red Lands
This royal headdress combined the White Crown of Upper Egypt and the Red Crown of Lower Egypt, symbolizing the unification of the two lands.
Pschent (Double Crown)
This pharaoh introduced a religious revolution by promoting the worship of Aten, the sun disk.
Akhenaten
This symbol, shaped like a looped cross, represented eternal life.
Ankh
These educated people kept records, wrote letters, and managed taxes.
Scribes
This triangular region of fertile land is located where the Nile meets the Mediterranean.
The Nile Delta
This term refers to a set of principles or beliefs accepted as authoritative and not to be questioned, often in religion.
Dogma
This queen, known for her beauty, supported Akhenaten during his religious reforms and was often depicted alongside him.
Nefertiti
This sun disk deity became the center of Akhenaten’s religious reforms, replacing the traditional gods of Egypt.
Aten
This high-ranking official served as the pharaoh’s chief advisor, oversaw government administration, and ensured laws were enforced.
Vizier
A mixture of tiny bits of rock and soil deposited by a river that would have been found in Lower Egypt.
Silt
This term describes giving human traits or characteristics to gods, animals, or objects.
Anthropomorphic
Pharaohs oversaw these massive building projects and structures for their tombs, which demonstrated their power and devotion to the gods.
Pyramids and temples
This goddess, linked to magic and motherhood, helped resurrect Osiris and was considered the ideal mother and wife.
Isis
This position, held by a woman, eventually became as powerful as the king and was tied to the cult of Amun.
God's Wife of Amun
Egypt conquered this region twice because of its rich supply of gold.
Nubia
These entry level priests handled basic temple tasks like cleaning and preparing for festivals.
Wab priest