Vocabulary
A writing system made up of a combination of pictures and sound symbols.
Hieroglyphics
Most famous Egyptian pharaoh, his tomb was discovered, intact, in 1922:
King Tut
What does isolate mean?
To separate from others.
Nubia was located __________ of Egypt.
South
Word to describe the type of religion practiced by the ancient Egyptians:
Polytheism
A fan- shaped area of silt near where a river flows into the sea.
Delta
Pharaoh that lived into his 90s and ruled for over 60 years:
Ramses II
Name of the river that cuts through Egypt:
Nile River
Nubia and Kush were ____________ by Egypt.
Influenced
The process of treating a body to keep it from decaying
Embalming
A drawing of a pyramid shape with levels showing how social classes are positioned above and below one another regarding power and rights in the society
Social Class Pyramid
Who was the last pharaoh of ancient Egypt?
Pharaoh Cleopatra
The largest desert in the world, part of which is located in Egypt:
The Sahara Desert
Who was Piye?
A Kushite King who ruled over Egypt
Explain the relationship between power & wealth and social class in ancient Egypt:
The higher the social class, the fewer the people = the more wealth and power
The lower the social class, the more people = the less wealth and power
What is a vizier?
A high- ranking government official
Who was the first female Pharaoh of Egypt?
Pharaoh Hatshepsut
What is a cataract?
A waterfall or rapids in a river
What was Meroe?
Kushite capital known for iron production
Explain the purpose of Egyptian mummification:
- Preserve/ prepare body for afterlife or Land of Two Fields
- Religion
What is a theocracy?
A government by religious leaders
Who was Nefertiti?
Queen/ co- pharaoh of Egypt, credited with helping Akhenten with changing Egyptian religion from polytheism to monotheism, step- mother to King Tut
Explain how the Nile River Delta benefited settlement in Egypt:
- Fresh Water
-Farming/ irrigating
-Made travel difficult
-Isolate/ protect from invaders
Describe 2 ways in which Egypt influenced Kush:
Religion, building of cities, traditions, language, tool making, trade
Explain the role that region played in Egyptian daily life:
- Theocracy: government by religions leaders
- Religion governed daily life in Egypt