Ancient Egypt Flashcards
A reed plant used for making paper
Papyrus
A coffin in which a person was laid to rest
Sarcophagus
A fertile area near the mouth of a river
Delta
A person who studies artifacts from the past
Archaeologist
A series of rulers from a single family line
Dynasty
A form of written language that uses picture and sound symbols to convey a message
Hieroglyphics
A type of government run by a religious leader
Theocracy
A structure used as tombs for pharaohs and the royal family
Pyramid
Why was the flooding of the Nile so good for farming?
It created silt which is good for crops.
What rights did women have in ancient Egypt?
Women could get a divorce, own and sell property, and have jobs inside and outside the home
From whom did the Egyptians get their purple dye?
The Phoenicians
Which kingdom of Egypt was known as The Golden Age?
Middle Kingdom
The Nile River Valley was surrounded by what?
Barren deserts
Who had the Great Pyramid of Giza built?
Khufu
Which direction does the Nile River flow?
South to North
What was the function of the priest in ancient Egypt?
speak to the gods, religious ceremonies, bring good things to the people of Egypt
What was the capital of the Old Kingdom?
Memphis
Who was allowed to enter the field of reeds?
only those who lived a good life
Polytheism
Believing in more than one god
Scribe
A person who kept records of events by writing in hieroglyphics
In which kingdom were pyramids built?
Old Kingdom
Embalm
The process of preserving a deceased person in the after life
Who was allowed to attend school?
only boys
What is the statue that has the head of a man and body of a lion?
The Great Sphinx
