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Ancient Egypt – Review Guide Terms to Learn: Nile Djoser Narmer Akhenaton Pharaoh theocracy polytheistic ka amulet funeral mask mastaba Akhenaten/Amarna Hieroglyphs Necropolis Lower Egypt Upper Egypt Narmer Palette Tutankhamen dynasty cartouche ba embalmer canopic jars akh pyramid anthropomorphic ma’at Valley of the Kings Menes Hatshepsut the smiting pose Ramses II scribe Rosetta Stone monotheistic natron sarcophagus mud brick Akhenaten relief carving Hyksos Valley of the Queens Study Questions: How did geography influence the development of Egypt? What periods can Egyptian history be divided into? What is each period known for? Describe the role of the Pharaoh in Egyptian society. Describe the achievements of some of Egypt’s great Pharaohs. (Narmer/Menes, Djoser(Zoser), Hatshepsut, Tuthmosis III, Akhenaton & Nefertiti, Tutankhamen, Ramses II, Cleopatra) Describe the education system in Egypt. How were children of different classes educated differently? Describe a festival celebrated in Egypt. Describe the major Egyptian gods: Isis, Osiris, Horus, Anubis, Thoth, Maat, Seth, Ra/Amoun - ra, . What were their roles? Why were many Egyptian deities associated with animals or given animal characteristics? Why was the preservation of the body after death so important to Egyptians? Describe the process of mummification and how it developed over time. Why was Zoser’s/ Djoser’s burial complex so revolutionary? Describe how a pyramid would have been built. Describe the characteristics of Egyptian architecture. What inventions may the Egyptians be credited with? What types of art did Egypt produce? What materials did they use? Why was Egyptian art so stylized? What were the main purpose of Egyptian art? What to study: Ancient Egypt – A world Fascinated by Death - ppt Pages 62- 83 in Odyssey through the Ages (your textbook) Theocracy reading Influence of religion on Egypt - ppt Famous Egyptian Rulers – notes (to be uploaded next week) Hatshepsut Tuthmosis Akhenaton & Nefertiti Tutankhamun Ramses II Cleopatra