Ch. 11: History of Ancient Egypt

define nobles

Egypt's first pharaoh

kingdom south of Egypt

discovered by a French solder in 1799, key to determine the meaning of hieroglyphics

why tombs were filled w/art, jewelry, and other treasures

triangle-shaped area of soil deposited by a river

long-lasting, paperlike material made from reeds

How are people represented in Egyptian paintings?

made it difficult for other countries to invade Egypt

Egypt's members of this could afford to have mummies made

imaginary creature w/body of a lion and head of another animal or human

powerful pharaoh reunited this kingdom around 2050 BC

Nobles are

During this kingdom, the Third Dynasty began the period in Egyptian history

specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth

tall, four-sided pillar that is pointed on top

wrote and copied religious and literary texts

factor contributed to the growth of trade in the New Kingdom

pharaoh best known for monuments built to him

application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes

why is the Nile River Valley well suited for settlement?

this discovery helped historians read hieroglyphics

left the body and became a spirit after death

why are pyramids built to be grand and spectacular?

pharaoh who fought the Hittites for many years

were usually drawn realistically in Egyptian art

job that employed the most people in Egypt

called "the gift of the Nile" because it allowed this region to thrive

Ramses the Great is best remembered

rapids along a river