Unit 3 - Ancient Egypt

Front

What is the English translation of "pharaoh"?

Back

king

Front

reign

Back

the time period in which someone rules

Front

What was the Ancient Egyptian

"Old Kingdom"?

Back

the oldest kingdom

Front

What was the Ancient Egyptian

"Middle Kingdom"?

Back

neither the oldest or newest kingdom

(in the middle)

Front

What was the Ancient Egyptian "New Kingdom"?

Back

the newest kingdom

Front

Obelisk

Back

a thin, 4-sided stone monument with a pyramidal top

Front

Treaty

Back

A written agreement between two or more states.

Front

What are hieroglyphics?

Back

an Egyptian system of writing that developed about 5,000 years ago

Front

What is a mummy?

Back

a preserved body

Front

What is natron?

Back

a salt-like substance used in creating mummies