Ancient Egypt Definitions

Question 1

A mineral or rock that is soft, usually white, translucent, and is often used for carving.

Answer 1

Alabaster

Question 2

Jars in which the Egyptians put mummified organs in.

Answer 2

Canopic jars

Question 3

An oval in which a royal name is enclosed in.

Answer 3

Cartouche

Question 4

A person who is legally recognized by a state. Citizens are protected by a state in exchange for swearing allegiance to it.

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Citizen.

Question 5

To preserve a corpse from decomposition. Originally, it was done through the use of spices.

Answer 5

Embalm

Question 6

A system in which things are ranked, often by importance.

Answer 6

Hierarchy

Question 7

A form of writing that was often used by priests in ancient Egypt. It is much simpler than hieroglyphics, and faster to write.

Answer 7

Hieratic

Question 8

Hieroglyphic characters.

Answer 8

Hieroglyphs

Question 9

A cosmetic which was used to darken the edges of a person’s eyelids.

Answer 9

Kohl

Question 10

A corpse which has been preserved post-mortem.

Answer 10

Mummy

Question 11

A mixture comprised of sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate. The ancient Egyptians used it for things such as medicine, cookery, and mummification.

Answer 11

Natron

Question 12

The study of medical disorders associated with the eye.

Answer 12

Opthalmology

Question 13

A plant that was essential to the ancient Egyptians, because of how many things were made from it.

Answer 13

Papyrus

Question 14

An Egyptian monarch. They were the supreme leaders of the land, and they wore a Double Crown.

Answer 14

Pharaoh

Question 15

A four-sided structure that was built for religious reasons. They are one of the things that Egypt is most known for.

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Pyramid

Question 16

A stone coffin or a container which holds a coffin.

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Sarcophagus

Question 17

A type of hand-operated irrigation device.

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Shaduf

Question 18

A loincloth that was worn in Ancient Egypt. It was similar to a kilt.

Answer 18

Shenti

Question 19

An ancient Egyptian musical instrument. It was used in dances, as well as religious ceremonies.

Answer 19

Sistra

Question 20

Boats that were used by the sun god Ra.

Answer 20

Solar boats

Question 21

An oily substance that is used to treat wounds, burns, and other skin injuries.

Answer 21

Unguent

Question 22

The highest government official to serve the pharaoh in ancient Egypt.

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Vizier

Question 23

An ancient Egyptian board game.

Answer 23

Zenet

Question 24

The god of air in ancient Egyptian mythology. He was one of the eight primeval Egyptian gods.

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Amun

Question 25

The fourth Egyptian king of the fourth dynasty. One of the things he is known for is the pyramid that was built for him.

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Chefren

Question 26

The capital city of ancient Egypt.

Answer 26

Memphis

Question 27

A port city of the Nile Delta. This is where the Rosetta Stone was discovered, hence its name.

Answer 27

Rosetta

Question 28

The necropolis of Memphis. It contains ancient burial grounds of ancient Egyptian royalty.

Answer 28

Saqarrah

Question 29

An ancient Egyptian pharaoh who is known for his tomb, which was discovered in the 1900s. He was the youngest person to become the pharaoh, at age 9.

Answer 29

Tutankhamun

Question 30

An Egyptian city on the west bank of the Nile River. It is known for being the location of the Giza Plateau, where some of the most iconic ancient monuments reside.

Answer 30

Giza

Question 31

The first pharaoh of Egypt. He is famous for uniting Upper and Lower Egypt, as well as being the founder of Memphis.

Answer 31

Menes

Question 32

A temple in Luxor, Egypt. It is the largest religious structure today. Its construction began around 4000 years ago, and is dedicated to Amun, Mut, and Khonsu.

Answer 32

Karnak