Vocabulary
Ruler in Ancient Egypt considered to be god like
This farming technique was used in Ancient Egypt
Irrigation canals
Part of Hatshepsut's legacy as pharaoh is the building of these structures
Obelisk
What were the religious beliefs of Egyptians?
Belief in many gods
The process of _____ makes iron
Smelting
Area of low land that empties into a body of water
Delta
Egypt is also known as "The gift of the ____"
Nile
How did Akhenaton change religion in Egypt?
Enforced the belief in one God (monotheism)
How was the role of the Pharaoh passed on?
Through a line of succession
Who defeated the Kingdom of Kush?
Assyrians
The order in which someone inherits the throne
Succession
Silt
Egyptian government was stable and peaceful under this ruler
Ramses II
Who built the Great Pyramid at Giza?
Khufu
Nubia also means "Land of ____"
Land of Gold
This city became the capital city after Napata was invaded
Meroe
Where was King Tut's tomb discovered?
What happened to Egypt after Ramses II died?
Foreign powers invaded
Who built the first true pyramid?
Sneferu
What was one of the most valuable resources found in Kush?
Gold
A body which has been preserved through the removal of organs
Mummy
The Nile river splits into two parts, the White Nile and the ____ Nile
The Blue Nile
How old was King Tut when he died?
19
Why was mummification important to the Egyptians?
To prepare the body for the afterlife
What is the capital of Egypt?
Cairo