Geography
The continent where Ancient Egypt was located
Africa
The name of the ruler of Egypt, seen as both god and king
Pharaoh
Which god oversaw the process of mummification
Anubis
This group of people were the lowest in social hierarchy
Peasants
The item that ancient egyptians wrote on
Papyrus
The river that ran from Upper Egypt to Lower Egypt
Nile River
The pharaoh who's tomb was found mostly intact
This is the type of jar they put human organs into
Canopic jars
This group of people were in charge of writing anything that was important
Scribes
The name of the type of writing that Egyptians create
Hieroglyphics
The city where the three famous pyramids were built
Giza
The pharaoh who built the first pyramid
Djoser
What organ was left in the body during mummification
the heart
Who was seen as both ruler and a god
Pharaoh
The device that tells time by casting a shadow from the sun
Sundial
The area that famous rulers were buried
Valley of the Kings
This pharaoh tried to create a new religion
Ahkenaten
Which group of people typically practiced mummification?
What is the name of the high ranking officials in ancient Egpyt
Viziers
This was a common item used by both men and women, used for enhancing their appearance
Makeup
What about Egypt's location allowed it to expand and thrive
This pharaoh is built the famous pyramids of Giza
Khufu
What items helped preserve the body in mummifcation
Natron salt, linen wraps, resin
What does the word "dynasty" mean
A family of rulers where power is passed down from one generation to another
Created to measure time based on the cycles of the moon and the sun