Ancient Egypt

Tut's tomb should not have been disturbed.

have a strong effect on something

a place where water is collected to be used later

religion with many gods

extreme shortage of food

stone that was used to "crack the code" of hieroglyphics; written in Greek and hieroglyphics

The suicide of which legendary queen of Egypt marked the end of the Egyptian Empire?

the beliefs or ways of life of a group of people

Experts ought to search for Nefertiti's tomb behind a wall in King Tut's tomb.

Pyramids were circular in shape.

specific length of time

first female ruler of Egypt; regent for her son

area of low, flat land, where a river divides into small rivers before flowing into the sea

to dry a body in order to preserve it for the afterlife

soil that is able to grow crops

What are the three pyramids of Snefru called?

distinguishing attribute; have as prominent attribute

organization with a particular purpose, usually science, health, or education

wife of Akhenaton; step-mother of King Tut

Tut's tomb is smaller than those of other kings.

The Egyptian pyramids were built as

Why did Amenhotep change his name?

Social scientists were able to decipher the hieroglyphics found on artifacts using the

leader in ancient Egypt

longest river located in Egypt, Africa; flows north through desert; lifeline of ancient Egypt

What is ba and what form does it usually take?

material prepared in ancient Egypt from the stem of a water plant used to write on

a fortress or stronghold

Many experts are doubtful about Reeve's theory.

crown worn by the pharaoh to represent joining Upper and Lower Egypt

ancient Egyptian writing

helpful result

how people in a society are arranged from most powerful (leader) to least powerful (slave)

"Nefertiti" means "the beautiful one has come."

wealth and resources of an area and how they are distributed

someone appointed to rule if the king cannot (usually because he is too young)

long wall or embankment built to prevent flooding