3.1 Part 1
Which way did the Nile River Flow?
North
Place the eras of Egypt in the Correct Order:
Middle Kingdom/New Kingdom/Old Kingdom
OLD KINGDOM - MIDDLE KINGDOM - NEW KINGDOM
Define Pharaoh
The king or ruler of ancient Egypt who had great power and was believed to be connected to the gods.
What are Hieroglyphics?
Drawing or symbol that represents a word or sound
A skilled worker who makes things by hand, such as pottery, jewelry, or tools, is called an ____________________.
Artisans
The Nile river is…
the world's longest river and Egypt's reason for existence.
Why did ancient Egyptians Mummify their dead?
They wanted to preserve their dead for the afterlife.
Define Mummy
A dead body that has been preserved through a special process to prevent it from decaying.
Which is the definition of papyrus:
Material very similar to paper made from papyrus reed that grows along the Nile.
A series of rulers from the same family who rule a country over time is called a ____________________.
Dynasty
What the red land & the black land were in Ancient Egypt?
Red = Dessert
Black = Fertile Soil
What do historians know about King Tut's death?
He had lots of diseases, broken bones on one side, and a supposed brain issue
Define Delta
An area of land formed by soil and sediment deposited where a river flows into a larger body of water.
T OR F:
Egypt created one of the first writing systems.
TRUE
Ancient Egyptians built a large stone structure called a ____________________ to serve as a tomb for a pharaoh.
Pyramid
Originally how many kingdoms was Egypt before uniting?
2 Kingdoms
Who was Hatshepsut's husband?
Her half-brother Thutmose ii
Define Bureaucracy
A system of government officials who help manage a country.
Hieroglyphics people can still read today.
False
The study of the parts and structure of a living thing's body is called ____________________.
Anatomy
Who is at the bottom of the Social Hierarchy for ANCIENT EGYPT, (MUST INCLUDE ALL)
Farmers/Servants/Slaves
Tell Me about the pyramids, including details about how they were built, their purpose, and what was found inside them.
The pyramids of Ancient Egypt are some of the most amazing structures ever built. They were built thousands of years ago, long before modern machines, cranes, or construction equipment existed. The ancient Egyptians used their knowledge of mathematics, engineering, organization, and teamwork to build these massive structures. The pyramids were mainly built as tombs for pharaohs, the kings and rulers of Ancient Egypt. Egyptians believed in life after death, so they wanted to prepare their pharaohs for the afterlife.
Define Anatomy
The study of the parts and structure of a living thing's body.
Who was Ramses ii?
One of Ancient Egypt's most powerful pharaohs, known for his long reign, military leadership, and building massive temples and monuments.
A system of government with different levels of officials who help manage a country is called a ____________________.
Bureaucracy