Vocabulary
large stone slab that was used to decode hieroglyphics
Rosetta Stone
His tomb was rediscovered in the 20th century with his mummy and valuable Egyptian artifacts.
King Tut
What was the most common job in ancient Egypt?
Farmer
which organ did the ancient Egyptians leave inside the body during the mummification process because it was thought to be the spirit’s center of intelligence and necessary for the afterlife?
The Heart
What were the three periods of time when Egypt’s government was strong and stable?
Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, New Kingdom
ruler of ancient Egypt
Pharaoh
Which pharaoh significantly increased ancient Egypt's wealth through trade, built a large amount of monuments and temples, and overcame adversity to become one of the first women to serve as pharaoh?
Hatshepsut
Which position in Egypt’s social hierarchy included builders, carpenters, jewelers, metalworkers, painters, sculptors, and stonecutters?
Artisans
which organ was destroyed because it was believed to be useless?
The Brain
What is the direction of the river flow in the Nile River?
The Nile starts in the south and flows to the north.
fan-shaped region created when soil is deposited at the end of a river
Delta
He outlawed Egypt’s traditional polytheistic religion and replaced it with the worship of his favorite god called Aten.
Akhenaten
How did the Ancient Egyptians construct the pyramids?
1. Cut stone in Upper Egypt
2. Carried the stone down The Nile
3. Paid laborers used sleds and ramps to place the stones
What were the powers of the god named Anubis in Egyptian mythology?
Mummification
What is the meaning of the concept called ma’at?
The idea of a cosmic harmony and balance that existed on Earth and across the universe.
Egyptian writing system that used symbols to communicate sounds, words, and ideas
Hieroglyphics
Which pharaoh ruled ancient Egypt for 66 years, expanded its borders through several military campaigns, and ordered the construction of several famous landmarks including at Karnak and Luxor?
Ramses II
Why was the pharaoh considered the most important leader in ancient Egypt?
The people believed the Pharaoh was a God
What was the correct use of natron in the mummification process?
To dry out the body
The Middle Kingdom ended after Egypt was overpowered by which group of people with chariots and bronze weapons from Southwest Asia?
Hyksos
section of the Nile River with rapids and rocky terrain
Cataract
The Great Pyramid of Giza was the tomb of which pharaoh from the Old Kingdom?
Khufu
Which position in Egypt’s social hierarchy was the second-in-command whose responsibilities included supervising the courts, tax collections, pyramid construction, and government officials?
Vizier
What was the primary reason for mummification in ancient Egypt?
The belief that a person’s body must still exist so the spirit can go to the afterlife.
Which kingdom was located in the northern half of ancient Egypt? Which kingdom was located in the southern half of ancient Egypt?
Lower Egypt was located in the northern half and Upper Egypt was located in the southern half.