Vocab
The process of drying out and preserving a body.
Mummification
The name of the longest river in the world.
The Nile River
This group was at the bottom of the social hierarchy. They helped build the Great Pyramids.
Slaves
This pharaoh became ruler at 9 years old, and was the son of Akhenaten. His untouched tomb was discovered in 1922 and revealed his many riches.
King Tut
or
Tutankhamun
Egyptians usually went barefoot. But, on special occasions, they would wear these.
Sandals
Believing in many gods and goddesses.
Polytheistic / polytheism
Why did Ancient Egyptians settle along the Nile River?
- Water for drinking, fishing, irrigation of crops
- Fertile soil for growing crops
- For transportation for building projects
This group were "middle class" workers. They bought, sold, and created products that Egyptians needed. They were not poor nor were they rich, but they were paid well for their work.
Merchants, craftsmen, traders
This pharaoh was known for his military strength, and he is remembered for defeating the Hittite people at the battle of Kadesh.
Ramses II (or Ramses the Great)
Men wore a shendyt, which was a ....
skirt/kilt
Ancient Egyptians’ concept of the “spirit" that lived on into the afterlife (so long as they were mummified).
Ka
Explain the purpose of the Egyptian pyramids.
Pyramids were built as monuments, and to hold the tombs of Pharaohs. Pyramids signified the Ancient Egyptian belief of life after death.
This group of people were highly educated at special schools to read and write. They wrote and kept important documents. They were upper class and were paid very well.
Scribes
This pharaoh was the relative of Hatshepsut. He was a great military force and never lost a battle. He is remembered for his military prowess, and was referred to as "the warrior king".
Thutmose III
Women wore a long tube dress, usually made out of _____. They would wear a cape or robe over top of the dress, also made of this fabric.
Linen
This area of Egypt is mostly dry, hot desert and some mountains. Egyptians did not settle here.
Red lands
Chariot
This person was right below the pharaoh in terms of power and influence. They acted as a high-ranking political advisor and worked for the Pharaoh.
Vizier
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This pharaoh was greatly disliked during his reign for forcing the people of Egypt to worship only ONE god (monotheism).
Akhenaten
Linen garments were usually white. However, this color linen signified wealth.
Green
Finish the sentence: Ancient Egyptians chose to settle along the Nile in the _____ lands, because.....
Black lands
because the soil was fertile so they could grow crops.
A family of rulers having the right to rule being passed down.
Dynasty
This person was the ruler of Egypt. They are at the top of the social pyramid.
Pharaoh
This pharaoh was the first female pharaoh in Ancient Egypt, and Egypt prospered under her reign.
Hatshepsut
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