Ancient Egyptian Civilization / Vocabulary Quiz

A Charm that the Ancient Egyptians thought had magical powers and brought good luck.

• Rosetta Stone

• Amulet

• Jewelry

• Cartouche

Where the stomach, intestines, lungs and liver of a mummy are held.

• Sarcophagus

• Cartouche

• Coffin

• Canopic Jars

An oval frame surrounding a king or queen's name which offers it protection.

• Amulet

• Dynasty

• Cartouche

• Canopic Jars

A period of rule when a series of pharaohs all came from the same family.

• Dynasty

• Household

• Dynamic

• Cartouche

Writing system used by the Ancient Egyptians which involved pictures and symbols.

• Spanish

• Cuneiform

• Hieroglyphics

• Tabloids

The Northern half of Egypt where the Nile River enters the Mediterranean Sea.

• Upper Egypt

• Southern Egypt

• Lower Egypt

• Northern Egypt

A process by which the dead was dried and wrapped in linen before being buried.

• Cartouche

• Sarcophagus

• Mummification

• Cuneiform

An Egyptian ruler or king

• Pharaoh

• Prince

• Dynasty

• Noble

A tomb built for the Pharaohs of Egypt.

• Pyramid

• Cartouche

• Canopic

• Palace

A special item that had the same inscription in both Greek and hieroglyphics that finally allowed for the translation and understanding hieroglyphics.

• Amulet

• Rosetta Stone

• Cartouche

• Diamond