VOCABULARY
DON'T LOOK A GIFT OF THE NILE IN THE MOUTH (OF A RIVER)
BREAK THE SOCIAL PYRAMID
HATSHEPUT UP WITH HIM..THINGS MIGHT HAVE BEEN DIFFERENT
DON'T PUSH KUSH
100
tall pillar with pointed top
What is an obelisk?
100
June through September
What is flood season
100
jewelry, wine, and even furniture!
What are some of the things placed in a tomb with a deceased ancient (really ancient) Egyptian?
100
sometimes referred to as "his majesty herself," this was the first female ruler of Egypt
Who is Hasheput?
100
This kingdom copied much of the kingdom (empire) they conquered.
What is Kush?
200
Preparing a dead body for the afterlife
What is embalming?
200
could make baskets, boats, sandals, paper
What is papyrus?
200
Wine, jewelry, and even furniture!
What are some of the items placed in a deceased (ancient) Egyptian's tomb?
200
Known to be the daughter of Thutmose I
Who was Hatsheput?
200
a region of Egypt
What is Kush?
300
Egyptian leader - sometimes thought of as a god
What is a pharaoh?
300
He united Lower and Upper Egypt
Who was King Menes?
300
Had the head of a cow...was the Egyptian goddess of love
Who is Hathor?
300
Known to have led 16 raids into the Middle East
Who was Thutmose III?
300
payment for protection and respect.
What is a tribute?
400
ancient Egyptian symbols representing sounds and objects
What are hieroglyphics?
400
Located along the Nile, this city was the center and capital of Menes' kingdom.
What is Memphis?
400
The god of the Underworld.
Who is Osiris?
400
His victories brought great wealth to Egypt
Who was Thutmose III?
400
art grew and so did literature and education
What is when Kush flourished?
500
thin reed that grows along the Nile River- used to make many products
What is papyrus?
500
also known as the Pyramid Age
What is the Old Kingdom?
500
often completed work projects for the king (pharaoh)
Who were the farmers?
500
Concerned with improving life at home...not in faraway lands
Who was Hatsheput?
500
The name of the capital city of Nubia.
What is Meroƫ?