Ancient Egypt Laird

section of the Nile River with rapids and rocky terrain

True or False: the northern half of Egypt was called Upper Egypt and the southern half was called Lower Egypt

Which position in Egypt’s social hierarchy was the second-in-command- responsibilities included supervising the courts?

Egyptian writing system that used symbols to communicate sounds, words, and ideas

ruler of ancient Egypt

system of government ruled by religious leaders

traditionally considered the longest river in the world, with a length of over 4,000

What was the most common job in ancient Egypt?

Why did ancient Egypt expand its territory and become an empire during the New Kingdom?

Who was the god of the sun that created the world and people in Egyptian mythology?

True or False: The ancient Egyptians constructed the pyramids out of limestone blocks that weighed several tons.

life after death

What was the most common job in ancient Egypt?

fan-shaped region created when soil is deposited at the end of a river

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the direction of the Nile River?

Why was the pharaoh considered the most important leader in ancient Egypt?

large stone slab that was used to decode hieroglyphics

stone tomb with triangle-shaped sides that come together to form a point on top

Which of the following is the name of the limestone statue with the head of a pharaoh and the body of a lion?

The Middle Kingdom ended after Egypt was overpowered by which group with bronze weapons from Southwest Asia?

paper material made from the reeds of a plant along the Nile River

Why did the majority of the ancient Egyptians settle around the Nile Delta?

Which pharaoh significantly increased ancient Egypt's wealth through trade and was one of the first women Pharaohs