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100
This triangle shaped area of land was considered the most fertile in the Nile Valley.
What is a delta
100
Egyptian farmers would blame this person if crops did not grow.
Who is the Pharaoh
100
He was the first pharaoh that united upper and lower Egypt.
Who is Menes
100
The southern part of Egypt was known as this.
What is Upper Egypt
100
This huge rock helped archaeologists interpret hieroglyphics.
What is the Rosetta Stone
200
These rapids protected Egypt from invaders, but also prevented sailing on the river.
What are cataracts
200
This Egyptian "sun" god was the most respected among all others.
Who is Re or Amen Re
200
This Pharaoh fought the Hittites for many years.
Who is Ramses the Great
200
These were binding legal agreements that even women could utilize in ancient Egypt.
What is a contract
200
In ancient Egyptian art, these were usually drawn realistically
What are animals
300
Because the Nile River brought fertility to Egypt, Herodotus described Egypt as this...
What is "the gift of the Nile"
300
Ancient Egyptians built their pyramids to be grand and spectacular because of this reason.
What is... to reflect the importance of the pharaohs
300
After this pharaoh's death, her monuments were destroyed by a close relative.
Who is Hatshepsut
300
These specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth were to preserve the body after death.
What are mummies.
300
The Egyptians began building pyramids around this time period (Old, Middle, or New)
What is the Old Kingdom
400
Egyptian Farmers watered their crops through a series of these.
What are canals
400
Known as the human spirit, ancient Egyptians believed that this left one's body after death.
What is a person's "ka"
400
Ramses the Great was known for his large Army while Queen Hatshepsut was best known for this.
What is trade and economy.
400
During the flood season, these people would work on the pharaoh's building projects.
Who are farmers
400
Other than priests and officials, no profession was more honored than this.
What are scribes
500
This large Egyptian city lies at the tip of the Nile delta.
What is Memphis
500
These two features were commonly outside Egyptian temples. What were they and what were they used for?
What are obelisks and sphinxes. Used to protect the gods and to point attention to the gods/afterlife.
500
This pharaoh was best known for the temples that were built in his honor.
Who is Luxor
500
The two largest structures in ancient Egypt, although different from each other in appearance, both symbolize the importance of the afterlife.
What are pyramids and temples.
500
The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.
What is engineering