Ancient Egypt Test Review

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

The Egyptian god of the underworld.

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

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

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

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

A group of rocky rapids.

Egyptian term that means king.

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

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

Individuals who could read and write.

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

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

The Egyptian god of the sun.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Skilled workers who practice a handicraft.

Upper Egypt is located in the Western part of Egypt.

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

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

The practice of worshipping more than one god.

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

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

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

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

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

Lower Egypt is located in the Northern part of Egypt.

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

A minor illness.

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

The measurement of dimensions.

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

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

A fine, fertile type of soil

Made by the earth

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Egyptian goddess of love, caring, and protection.

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

An Egyptian stone coffin.

A series of rulers from the same bloodline and family.

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

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

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

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

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