Periods of Ancient Egypt
This period (2700–2200 BCE) was known as the “Age of the Pyramids.”
What is the Old Kingdom?
This pharaoh built the Great Pyramid at Giza.
Who is Khufu?
Egypt traded north across this large sea.
What is the Mediterranean Sea?
The title for Egypt’s supreme ruler.
What is pharaoh?
This pharaoh’s tomb contained three nested coffins, the smallest made of solid gold.
Who is King Tutankhamen?
This period (2000–1800 BCE) is known as the Period of Reunification.
What is the Middle Kingdom?
This pharaoh constructed the White Chapel of alabaster.
Who is Senusret I?
What is Punt?
Objects built to honor gods or rulers, such as pyramids or temples.
What are monuments?
Egyptian story about a man who overhears a plot to kill a pharaoh and flees Egypt
What is the Story of Sinuhe?
This period (1600–1100 BCE) is considered Egypt’s Golden Age.
What is the New Kingdom?
This early female pharaoh encouraged trade with Punt.
Who is Hatshepsut?
Name two goods Egypt imported from neighboring regions.
What are wood, copper, pottery, jewelry, ivory, or timber?
A tall stone monument often placed at temple entrances.
What is an obelisk?
Ramses II had a small temple built to honor _____
Who is his favorite wife, Nefertari
One way Old Kingdom pharaohs showed their power.
What is building pyramids/establishing strong central government?
This pharaoh ruled for 60+ years and built the temples at Abu Simbel.
Who is Ramses II?
Egyptians exported linen and this paper-making plant.
What is papyrus?
Term describing a time of stability, unity, and cultural growth.
What is a Golden Age?
Ramses II had over 100 of these 3 things
What are wives, children, and statues?
During the New Kingdom, Egypt was expanded up the Nile River into what modern day region
What is Sudan?
Match each pharaoh to their monument:
Khufu, Senusret I, Hatshepsut, Ramses II →
Khufu → Great Pyramid
Senusret I → White Chapel
Hatshepsut → Dayr al-Bahri Temple
Ramses II → Abu Simbel
Ramses II is known for signing one of the world’s first peace treaties with this empire.
Who are the Hittites?
Explain why pharaohs built huge monuments that were meant to last forever.
What is because they believed in a lasting legacy and an eternal afterlife?
This place had beautiful artwork and carvings that showed various birds, animals, pharaohs, and Egyptian symbols.
What is the White Chapel?