Download Study Guide-Ancient Egypt Test

Study Guide-Ancient Egypt Test
Directions: Write a short sentence or phrase to describe or define the following
terms. All work must be completed in this packet only to use during the test!
Terms:
Afterlife
Field of Reeds
Hieroglyphics
Pictograph
Embalm
Mummification
Canopic Jars
Natron
Dynasty
Pharaoh
Ka and Ba
Kush
Papyrus
Obelisk
Cataract
Papyrus
Rosetta Stone
Polytheism
Trade Network
Tribute
Import
Export
Nobles
Places
Source of the Nile River
Cataracts
Africa
Kush
Upper Egypt
Lower Egypt
Memphis
Thebes
Giza
Saqqara
Abu Simbel
Delta
Mediterranean Sea
Red Sea
Sudan
People or Beings
Social Pyramid-different levels
Devourer
PharaohDjozer (Zoser)
Pharaoh Khufu
Pharoah Tutenkamen
Pharaoh Menes
Pharaoh Akenaten
King Piye
Ra
Anubis
Horus
Osiris
Ideas and Concepts
1)Why was Egypt called the “Gift of the Nile”? How does its geography affect how and where
people live?
2) The belief in an Afterlife was one of the most important aspects of the religion of Ancient
Egypt. Answer the following questions to refresh your memory about this important part of
Egyptian religion.
Describe the 4 scenes painted on King Tut’s tomb that describe his journey to the afterlife.
What was the purpose of the “weighing of the heart” by Anubis?
What was the purpose of mummifying the bodies of pharaohs after their death? Use the terms Ba
and Ka in your description.
3) Why was the location of Kush important? How did it affect its relationship with Egypt?
4) Why were there “Nubian Pharoahs”? How did they contribute to the end of Ancient Egypt
5) The New Kingdom was a time period in ancient Egypt marked by increased trade and military
conquest. Three pharaohs were VIP’s of the New Kingdom stood out for their leadership in
making Egypt strong. Go through your notes and textbook to describe specific accomplishments
of the following pharaohs that made Egypt strong during the New Kingdom.
Hatshepsut
Thutemose III
Ramses II?