Geography
the major geographical feature that was essential to the development of the Ancient Egyptian civilization
What is the Nile River?
the type of belief system in which Egyptians believed in many gods and goddesses
What is polytheism?
the royal decree written in three scripts which allowed the translation of hieroglyphics
What is the Rosetta Stone?
the name of the Ancient Egyptian writing system
Hieroglyphics
the group that was generally just below the pharaoh and his family
Who are scribes, priests, and nobles?
the muddy, dark, and highly fertile soil that the Nile River created due to its annual flooding
What is silt?
the title given to the ruler of Ancient Egypt, who was considered both a political and religious leader
What is a pharaoh?
the material Egyptians invented and used for writing that was lighter and more portable than stone or clay
What is papyrus?
this was a major economic activity and source of wealth for Ancient Egypt
What is growing a surplus of crops/trading for resources?
this pharaoh is famous for uniting Upper and Lower Egypt, traditionally marking the beginning of the Egyptian dynasties
Who is Menes (Narmer)?
this region was located near the Nile Delta in the northern part of Egypt
What is Lower Egypt?
the place where the dead were stored along with their physical possessions that they believed they needed in the afterlife
the Ancient Egyptians understanding of the stars and mathematics helped them ________________
What is predict the flooding of the Nile River?
What is create a reliable solar calendar?
the period of Egyptian history in which the building of the Great Pyramids at Giza primarily took place
What is the Old Kingdom?
the first female pharaoh known for ruling during a time of great peace and prosperity in the New Kingdom
Who is Hatshepsut?
the natural geographic barriers that protected ancient Egypt from invaders (must list all 3 answers)
What is/are the Mediterranean Sea, deserts, and the Nile River?
the process primarily developed by the Ancient Egyptians for preserving the body so the Ka could recognize it in the afterlife
What is mummification?
this was a significant cultural contribution of Ancient Egypt to later civilizations
What is advanced knowledge of surgery/embalming/medical treatments?
the title given to the pharaoh's chief advisor who was responsible for supervising the government's administration
What is a vizier?
the pharaoh known for attempting to change the Egyptian religion from polytheistic (many gods) to monotheistic (one god)