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definitions
Egyptian religion
General Knowledge
definitions 2
100
Who united Upper and Lower Egypt
Menes
100
The belief in the existence of many gods
polytheism or polytheistic
100
process of treating a dead body in order to prevent decay
embalming
100
What is the longest river in the world?
the Nile River
100
Which time period is known for its political chaos?
Intermediate Periods
200
"The Boy Pharaoh"
Tutankhamen
200
One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
the Great Pyramid
200
What book, containing prayers and chants, was used to guide the dead to the afterlife?
the Book of the Dead
200
What did most people of Ancient Egypt do for their living?
farming
200
When the pharaoh (or king) has TOTAL control of everything within a kingdom.
absolute power
300
"Ramses the Great"
Ramses II
300
the continuous rule of a country by the same family
dynasty
300
Who was the MOST powerful god in Ancient Egypt?
Amun-Re
300
What two words best describe Egypt's climate?
hot and dry
300
the feeling of loyalty and pride in a country
nationalism
400
What monument do scholars think was created for Pharaoh Khafre?
the Great Sphinx
400
"sacred carvings"
hieroglyphics
400
Organs removed during embalming were placed in _____ jars.
canopic
400
What is the name of the first pyramid?
the Step Pyramid
400
The highest ranking political officer
vizier
500
drove out the Hyksos
Ahmose I
500
tombs with sloping sides and a flat roof
mastabas
500
Even the pharaoh was subject to the Egyptian principle
ma'at
500
How did the pharaoh establish absolute authority over the Ancient Egyptians? (3 part answer)
He said he was the son of the sun-god, Re