God King Unit 1: Ch. 1-4 Flashcards
What was the name of the 12 year old prince?
His name was Taharka.
What caused Net, the boatman, to fall out of the boat?
The crocodile hit the boat with its tail.
How did Taharka become the new god king?
His father died.
What did Taharka believe would happen if he broke any of the tabus?
He thought disasters would come, like the sun would not rise.
Who was expected to become god king on the day of the Great Mistake?
Shabataka was supposed to become king.
The new sword blades were made of what hard metal?
They were made of iron.
sacred
holy or worthy of reverence
plummeting
dropping rapidly
quay
a landing place where ships may tie up to load or unload
sullied
stained or soiled
scepter
staff or wand belonging to a ruler as a sign of authority
sneered
smiled in a way that showed dislike or disrespect
vizier
a high government official
allegiance
loyalty or faithfulness
cataract
a waterfall or downpour
