Ancient Egypt Test

This time period ended when nobles overthrew the Pharaoh- taking place from 2700 BC until 2200 BC

Who was Egypt's first Pharaoh, who set up the first dynasty, and established his capital in Memphis?

Tall, four-sided pillars that were pointed at the top.

Egyptians believed their Pharaoh was both _____________.

What is the name of the Egyptian's written language, also means "sacred carving"?

What color was the Pharaoh's double crown?

An imaginary creature with the body of a lion and the head of something else is a ________.

The worship of one god

Large stone tombs with four triangular sides that met in a point on the top so the dead could climb to heaven.

A specially treated body wrapped in cloth to be prepared for the afterlife.

This stone was discovered in 1799 allowing archaeologists to read hieroglyphics

Steep rapids of waterfalls

A long lasting paper-like material made from reeds that Egyptians wrote on

A series of rulers from the same family.

The worship of many gods

Taking scientific information and using it for practical purposes.

What is considered a gift of the Nile?

What Pharaoh was considered the "Great Pharaoh"?

Famous Pharaoh of the Old Kingdom responsible for building the Great Pyramid

One of the few queens of Egypt that greatly expanded Egypt's wealth and power

Howard Carter discovered his tomb in 1922

Taking place from 1550 BC to 1050 BC, begun by Ahmose of Thebes, and ended with disorder in Egypt

From 2050 BC until 1750 BC, this period began with the rule of Mentuhotep II and ended when Hyksos conquered Egypt.

What natural geographic barrier protects Egypt to the East and West?

Who was a the top of the social order in Egypt?