Culture
This was the formal Egyptian writing system
Hieroglyphics
This is the river that the Egyptians built and lived around. It is the longest river in the world and it flows north.
The Nile River
These were the ancient burial tombs for the Pharaohs.
The Pyramids
This person was the ruler of Egypt. He/she had the most power and was believed to be the embodiment of the gods on earth.
The Pharaoh
What is one of Ms. K's favorite pass times?
Call of Duty
This is the name for a monarchy ruled by a king or queen
Kingdom
This is the sea that the Nile River empties into.
The Mediterranean Sea
This was the process to preserve a dead body by treating it with spices and oils and wrapping it with strips of linen.
Mummification
These people were speakers and advisors for the Pharaohs. They were the second most powerful people in Egypt.
Viziers
How many children does Ms. Alison have?
Two
The type of paper the Egyptians used
Papyrus
This is the sea that is located to the right of Ancient Egypt on the map.
The Red Sea
This is the belief of many gods
polytheism
These people were the wealthy class who were well educated, had political power, and also had religious power.
The nobles and priests
What is Ms. Sarah's favorite thing to collect?
Vintage toys
These people invaded Egypt for about 100 years. They brought military and weaponry advancements
The Hyksos people
Before both halves of the kingdom were united, this was the half of Egypt that was located closest to the Mediterranean Sea.
Lower Egypt
The Ancient Egyptians believed that these people were the embodiment of their gods on earth.
The Pharaohs.
These people were free citizens that made goods to trade and sell
Merchants and craftsmen
Name one of Ms. Alison's favorite foods. (Not a beverage)
Potatoes, cheese, chocolate, pasta
The discovery of this led to the translation of the Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics
The Rosetta Stone
Before both halves of the kingdom were united, this was the half of Egypt that was located farthest from the Mediterranean Sea.
Upper Egypt
The Ancient Egyptians believed in preserving the dead and their possessions so that they could live on in this.
The after life.
These were the lowest 2 classes on the social pyramid. They harvested food and worked on building structures and serving the wealthy.
Farmers and slaves
Moscow