Ancient Egypt Geography
This river was the center of Egyptian life and flooded each year.
Nile River
Egyptian rulers were called this?
Pharaohs
Which period was described as turbulent in the notes?
Middle Kingdom
Egyptians preserved dead bodies through this process
Mummification
The ancient Egyptian writing system used pictures and symbols
Hieroglyphics
These were the two regions of Egypt united by King Menes.
Upper and Lower Egypt
These massive structures were built during the Old Kingdom and required tremendous organization and resources.
Pyramids
During this period Egypt's empire expanded
New Kingdom
This god ruled the dead and was associated with the afterlife.
Osiris
This reed-like plant was used to make a paper-like material.
Papyrus
The Nile's yearly flooding left behind this fertile soil.
Silt
This official helped oversee the Egyptian government and bureaucracy.
Vizier
What two major problems contributed to instability during the Middle Kingdom?
Corruption and Rebellion
This jackal-headed god prepared the dead for the afterlife
Anubis
This artifact helped scholars decipher Egyptian hieroglyphics
Rosetta Stone
Ancient Egyptians used these to bring water from the Nile to fields in other areas.
Irrigation Canals
Egyptian Pharaohs believed that their right to rule came from the:
Gods
This pharaoh was known for his military victories
Ramses II
This collection contained spells, charms, and formulas to help a soul survive its dangerous journey to the afterlife.
Book of the Dead
Egyptians used this branch of mathematics for surveying land and buildings
Geometry
The Egyptian year included these three seasons: flooding, planting, and harvesting. Name them.
Akhet, Peret, and Shemu
What was the primary building material used for the pyramids?
Limestone
This female pharaoh was known for promoting major trade expeditions and ambitious monuments.
Hatshepsut
"In the underworld's Hall of Two Truths, a dead soul's heart is weighed against a feather to see if they lived in accordance with this concept of cosmic order."
Ma'at
Egyptian physicians used their knowledge from mummification to observe symptoms, diagnose illnesses, and find these.
Cures