Egyptian Empire DP Flashcards
What was the name of the river that flowed through Ancient Egypt?
Nile
What was the Egyptian writing system called?
Hieroglyphics
What were the massive stone structures built as tombs for pharaohs called?
Pyramids
When did the Old Kingdom of Egypt begin (approximate date)?
2686 BCE
Who was the most famous pharaoh of the Old Kingdom?
Khufu (Cheops)
What is the name of the vast desert that borders Egypt to the west?
Sahara Desert
What was the role of the pharaoh in Ancient Egyptian society?
Both a political and religious leader.
What was the afterlife called in Ancient Egyptian beliefs?
The Duat
What were canopic jars used for?
To store the preserved organs of the deceased.
What was the name of the Egyptian sun god?
Ra
What was the name of the Egyptian god of the underworld?
Osiris
When did the New Kingdom of Egypt begin (approximate date)?
1550 BCE
Who was the most famous pharaoh of the New Kingdom?
Akhenaten
What was the name of the Egyptian queen who ruled alongside her son Tutankhamun?
Nefertiti
What was the name of the Egyptian queen who fought alongside her husband against the Hittites?
Hatshepsut
What was the name of the Egyptian god of wisdom and magic?
Thoth
What was the primary material used to make the pyramids?
Limestone
What was the name of the Egyptian goddess of love and beauty?
Isis
What was the name of the Egyptian god of the Nile?
Hapi
When did the Ptolemaic dynasty rule Egypt?
305 BCE to 30 BC
Who was Cleopatra?
The last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt.
When did Cleopatra die?
30 BC
What was papyrus used for in Ancient Egypt?
Writing and making paper
What were scarabs?
Sacred beetles that were often used as amulets.
