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S.S. Ancient Egypt T
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Afterlife | life after death |
| King Tut | He was the king of Egypt the pharaoh, he is probably the most famous pharaoh, there were many important things/possessions that were buried with him that show us what Egypt was like. |
| Kemet (Black Land) | Dark, rich, fertile land (silt) which was good for farming |
| Double Crown | The symbol that represented the uniting of upper and lower Egypt |
| Nile River (how long?) | 4,000 miles |
| Khufu/Great Pyramid | Built without computers, Egyptians used water levels to ensure accuracy, moving huge stone blocks with groups of 18–20 men. Inside was a secret chamber with Pyramid Texts guiding the pharaoh’s journey to the afterlife. These monuments showcase Egypt’s adv |
| King Menes | first pharaoh who unified ancient Egypt, he united upper and lower Egypt. |
| Queen Hapshesut | The first Queen of Egypt |
| What were some gifts of the Nile? | papyrus, water, soil/silt |
| What land was good for farming in Egypt? | Black Land |
| What land was not good for farming in Egypt and mostly desert? | Red Land |
| Why was Egypt the "Gift of the Nile"? | Nile gave Egypt life |
| What did Egypt have in common with us today? | social classes |
| What was placed on the scale with the heart when it was weighed? | Ma'at's feather |
| Who discovered Tut's tomb and when? | Howard Carter 1922 |
| What was important about the Nile floods? | They were predictable |
| Why did Egyptians rebel against Akhenaton? | He had them worship only one god, Aton (Aten) |
| How are cuneiform and hieroglyphics similar? | Used Pictures |
| What process helped Egypt's civilization grow? | Irrigation |
| What was the most important aspect of Egypt survival? | farming |
| Why did pharaohs need their possessions in the tomb? | To get to the afterlife |
| Why did Egyptians build dams and canals? | To control flooding |
| Why was King Tut's tomb important? | it taught us about Egypt |
| Which river is ancient Egypt located on? | Nile River |
| Which way does the Nile River flow? | South to North |
| Nubia | |
| What body of water does the Nile River dump into? | Mediterranean Sea |
| God of the Sun/first god. | Ra |
| Which god killed his brother out of jealousy? | Set(h) |
| Ra's favorite God of the afterlife | Osiris |
| Who was the jackal-headed god? | Anubis |
| The Nile floods when this god cries. | Isis |
| Lowest class | slaves |
| Which class had absolute power? | Pharaoh |
| Which group was the farmers and built the pyramids? | Peasants |
| What was the Egyptian economy based on? | Farming |
| Which social class made up the pharaoh’s government officials? | Upper class |
| The writing system of ancient Egypt. | Hieroglyphics |
| What was Egyptian paper made of? | papyrus |
| List 1 item found in King Tut’s tomb. | Gold |
| Which organ was removed through the nose during mummification? | Brain |
| Why were Egyptians buried with their personal items? | To bring with them to the afterlife. |
| step 1 of mummification | Remove brain |
| step 2 of mummification | Remove other organs |
| step 3 of mummification | Stuff the body |
| step 4 of mummification | Stitch it back up |
| step 5 of mummification | Wash the body |
| step 6 of mummification | Wrap the body in bandages |
| step 7 of mummification | Place body in wood coffin |
| step 8 of mummification | Opening of mouth ceremony |
| step 9 of mummification | Place wood coffin in stone coffin |
| step 10 of mummification | Place coffin in tomb and seal entrance |
| Akhenate(o)n- | He was a pharoah. The sun god. |
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