Egyptian Civilization Matching
Aten
The name of the sun god Pharaoh Amenhotep IV forced his people to worship
lower
The part of ancient Egypt located in the northern delta where the river spreads out and empties into the Mediterranean Sea was called___________ Egypt
Khufu
The pharaoh buried in the Great Pyramid of Giza
Red Sea
The sea to the east of the Nile River
Hyksos
The Egyptians built one of these between the Nile and the Red Sea in order to improve trade
Red Land
The Egyptians called the desert surrounding their country the _______________.
Black Land
The Egyptians called the desert surrounding their country the____________ because of the fertile soil
Mountains
The Nile River is fed by rain and melting snow from the__________ of northeastern Africa
Nubia
The country south of Egypt from which Egyptians brought gold, ivory, and slaves
Civilization
The culture developed by a particular region or nation
kingdoms
The history of ancient Egypt is divided into three______________.
Nile River
The large river along which the Egyptian Civilization developed
Linen
Rich Egyptians were wrapped in this material when they died
Scribes
People who kept records and wrote messages
Dynasty
A series of rulers from the same family or line
Civil
A war between two or more groups in the same country
Pyramid
An Egyptian tomb with a rectangular base and four triangular faces that meet at the top
Canal
Egypt was conquered by these people from Canaan. Their victory over the Egyptians marked the end of the Middle Kingdom
Chariots
Horse-drawn vehicles used in war
Thebes
King Mentuhotep made this city the capital during the Middle Kingdom