The First Civilizations: Egypt
Rosetta Stone
What was found that helped unlock the mystery of hieroglyphics?
mummification
What was the name of the process used to preserve the pharaoh's body?
natron
What was the name of the salts used to dry out the bodies before mummification?
running their households
What was the primary role of women in Egypt?
his wife
A pharaoh was the supreme ruler of the land, but who often ruled with the Pharaoh?
Ramesses II
During the 19th Dynasty, which pharaoh made a peace treaty with the Hittites?
4,000 miles
How many miles long is the Nile River?
Her husband died, and his son was too young to rule.
How was Hatshepsut able to rule the Egyptian kingdom?
Age of Conquest
The period in Egyptian History known as the New Kingdom was also known as:
Old Kingdom
Which Egyptian kingdom is known for the construction of pyramids?
Step Pyramid of Djoser
Which existing pyramid is the oldest that has been discovered?
oil
Which was NOT a natural resource of the Nile River?
Pepi II
Who ruled Egypt for over 90 years from 2278 BC to 2184 BC?
Menes
Who unified Upper and Lower Egypt around 3000 BC?
Cleopatra VII
Who was the last pharaoh to rule Egypt?
Hyksos
Whose name means "rulers from a foreign land"?
Pharaohs would die before completion.
Why were pyramids often started, but never completed?
