Ancient Egypt- Lesson 1

Each pyramid sat on a square base with a north entrance. To find true north, the Egyptians studied ________.

The Middle Kingdom ended when ______ tried to take power from the pharaohs.

Egyptians used the Nile River for trade, transportation, and food.

___ means that the pharaoh was both the political and religious leader. 

Which group of people took over Egypt for 100 years during the Middle Kingdom?

 Embalming taught the Egyptians about the ______ _______. 

Which is NOT a way Narmer united Egypt?

The Egyptian prince named ________ formed an army and drove the Hyksos out of Egypt.

Which is NOT a duty of the pharaoh?

The Middle Kingdom was a time of _______, _______, and ______________ for Egypt.

What kind of writing system did the Egyptians develop?

Which is NOT an example of how the ancient Egyptians were protected by their physical environment?

In ancient Egypt, the mother headed the family.

The sun god, ___, was important because the sun was necessary for good crops. 

_______ protected the bodies from floods, wild animals, and grave robbers.

Pharaohs appointed officials called _____. They were in charge of irrigation canals and crop planting. 

______ became the first woman to rule Egypt by herself.

Which of the items below is not made from papyrus?