Vocabulary Words
Ka
The Egyptians believed each soul had two bodies – a spiritual one and a physical one. Ka is the spiritual body
In early Ancient Egypt, the __________________ divided Upper and Lower Egypt.
Nile River
What is a scribe?
Someone whose job was to read and write.
What civilization are we learning about?
Ancient Egypt
Hieratic Script
A simpler version of hieroglyphics
The _____________ contained tombs for the pharaohs who passed away.
pyramid
Why did Ancient Egyptians believe in the mummification process?
Preserving bodies in as lifelike a way as possible was the goal of mummification, and essential to the continuation of life. The Egyptians believed that the mummified body housed one's soul or spirit. If the body was destroyed, the spirit could be lost and not make its entrance into the afterlife.
What is Upper Egypt?
The South region of Egypt. The land was dry and had mountains.
Hieroglyphics
A system of writing that included pictures
______________________________ is a process that the Egyptians practiced to prevent dead bodies from rotting.
Mummification
In the Social Hierarchy of Ancient Egypt, which groups do you think were the most educated and why?
In the Social Hierarchy of Ancient Egypt, the scribes were the most educated because they had to learn how to read and write.
What is Lower Egypt?
Northern part of Egypt, near Mediterranean sea. This area was more fertile to farm
Pyramid
a monumental structure with a square or triangular base and sloping sides that meet in a point at the top, especially one built of stone as a royal tomb in ancient Egypt.
____ is a spiritual body.
Ka
How many kingdoms were there in Ancient Egypt? What are their names?
There were three kingdoms in Ancient Egypt: Old Kingdom, New Kingdom, and Middle Kingdom.
What is the Black Lands?
Fertile lands near the Nile River. Villages developed along the river so they could farm.
Mummification
the process of saving and drying a dead body to prevent from rotting.
_____ is another term for a king.
Describe the mummification process. Please give at least 5 facts in your description.
There were many steps for the mummification process. The body was first cleansed with palm wine. A long hook was thrust into the nose and the brains were pulled out. The brain was placed in water to dissolve. The liver, stomach, intestines, and lungs were taken out and mummified. Each organ was stored in a small coffin called a Canopic Jar. Lotions, palm oil,and preserving fluids were used to wash the body's insides.The body was packed with straw and linen to keep the person's form. The body was placed on a tilted slab and covered with natron salt. For forty days the body was laid outside to dry. Charms and papyrus were arranged inside the layers to protect the body. Mummia, or a type of glue, was finally applied to hold it all together. The body was finally placed in a decorated coffin.
What is the Red Land?
The Red Lands were on both sides of the Nile River. They were unpopulated, hot deserts