Ancient Egypt Test Review

A fine, fertile type of soil

A series of rulers from the same bloodline and family.

The Egyptian god of the underworld.

A flat plain formed on the seabed where a river deposits material over many years.

The discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb by Howard Carter in 1922 was important because...

The measurement of dimensions.

Persons who were sold or sold themselves into slavery for a specific amount of time to pay off a debt.

I was the Egyptian considered to be the first architect, engineer and physician in early history. Who was I?

I was the Egyptian pharaoh who followed Hatshepsut & was responsible for expanding the size of ancient Egypt. Who was I?

A body that has been preserved so that it does not decompose.

Who was in the fourth class of Ancient Egypt (second from the bottom of the pyramid)?

What was not one of the three kingdoms of ancient Egypt?

A statue or other free-standing piece of art made of clay, stone, or other materials.

The ancient Egyptians called their land Kemet, _______________, because of the dark soil left by the Nile’s floods.

Lower Egypt is located in the Northern part of Egypt. 

Who was in the third class of Ancient Egypt (middle of the pyramid)?

When the pharaoh died in Egypt, the priests would burn the body.

A person appointed to administer a kingdom or empire because the new king is a minor or is absent or incapacitated.

Ancient Egyptian text that explained how to prepare for the afterlife.

The Egyptian goddess of love, caring, and protection.

A paper-like material that was created from the papyrus plant that grew along the Nile River.

After Hatshepsut’s death, Thutmose declared her a goddess and ordered the construction of a temple to honor her.

Egyptian term that means king.

Who was in the second class of Ancient Egypt (second from the top of the pyramid)?

An ancient Egyptian site consisting of mix of decayed temples, chapels, pylons, and other buildings near Luxor, Egypt.

Skilled workers who practice a handicraft.

A system of offices and officials that handle the daily operation and business of a government.

The practice of worshipping more than one god.

I was responsible for conquering Canaan, bringing peace to Egypt, and funding expensive building projects. Who was I?

The predictable, yearly flood of the Nile Valley that left behind a thick layer of silt.

A group of rocky rapids.

An Egyptian stone coffin.

The economy, religion, and government of Ancient Egypt were controlled by this person...

A massive stone tomb with triangular sides constructed for an Egyptian ruler.

A mythological creature with the body of lion and the head of a man. It represents wisdom and strength.

Upper Egypt is located in the Western part of Egypt. 

I was the most famous of the few female pharaohs, and I sought to promote and expand Egyptian trade. Who was I?

Who was in the first class of Ancient Egypt (top of the pyramid)?

The study of the structure of the human body and its organs.

Hatshepsut ruled longer than any other female in ancient Egypt. During her reign, she took on the title of pharaoh.

Egyptian god considered to be the sky, sun, and moon.

I was the most famous of all Egyptian pharaohs due to my intact tomb discovered in the 20th century. Who was I?

The process of removing a body’s internal organs and fluids and filling it with natron salts to prevent rot and decay.

The largest and oldest pyramid in Egypt. Built in the mid-2000s BCE (BC) for King Khufu.

Hatshepsut's main objective was to increase Egypt's power and wealth through trade.

Individuals who could read and write.

Who was in the fifth class of Ancient Egypt (bottom of the pyramid)?

The Egyptian god of the sun.

An Egyptian symbol that represents a word, idea, or sound.

The world’s longest river that flows north from Central Africa to the Mediterranean Sea for more than 3,500 miles.

I was the fabled Egyptian pharaoh that unified Egypt by bringing the two kingdoms together.

A remote ravine located across from Luxor. It is the burial place of the pharaohs of the New Kingdom.

A minor illness.

Made by the earth

Hollow jars used to preserve vital human organs, including: the lungs, liver, stomach, and intestines.