Famous Gods/ Goddesses
This goddess is known for falling in love with Julius Ceaser.
Cleopatra
These are considered the most iconic landmarks in Egypt
The Great Pyramid of Giza
what was the time period when the Old Kingdom started
3100 BCE-2200 BCE
what was this period known for
expansion
what was the group called that Egypt was being controlled by
Hyksos
she was a co-regent, ruling with others on behalf of her stepson
Hatshepsut
This is the capital of Egypt
Cairo
who was the first person that ruled at the beginning
Menes
how were pharaohs viewed as during this period
as shepards for people
Egypt is now considered the richest empire in SW Asia
true
she was known as the Queen for Love
Nefertari
what animal is thought of highly in Egypt
Cat
what process would most people go through when they die
mummification
what did the canal do
connected from the Red sea to the Nile River
how would pharaohs show off their wealth
by building temples
he is known as the god of the uunderworld
Osiris
on average how much rain does Egypt get in a year
only 1 inch of rain fall each year
what kind of power did pharaohs have at this time
dictatorship
what was the time period when the Middle Kingdom started
2055 BCE-650 BCE
what pharaoh did the Egypt end with
Ramses II
was depicted as a falcon or as a man with a falcon's head
Horus
what two things were used as currency
bread and beer
were the pyramids built in the Old Kingdom
yes
what would they send around Mesopotamia
armies, traders
who tried to restore Egypt but failed in the first century
Cleopatra