Ancient Egypt Vocab, Lesson 12

What is a "period" in the context of history?

• A type of punctuation mark

• A length of time in history

• A type of ancient Egyptian writing

• A type of ancient Egyptian monument

What does it mean to "accomplish" something?

• To start something new

• To complete something successfully

• To plan a future project

Who was a "pharaoh"?

• A scientist who studies ancient artifacts

• A ruler of ancient Egypt

• A type of ancient Egyptian writing

Who was Tutankhamun?

• A New Kingdom pharaoh whose tomb taught us much about ancient Egyptian culture

• An Old Kingdom pharaoh known for building the Great Pyramid

• An archaeologist who discovered ancient Egyptian tombs

What is a "monument"?

• A type of ancient Egyptian writing

• A ruler of ancient Egypt

• Something built to help us remember important people or events

What was the Old Kingdom known for?

• Egypt's greatest power and expansion

• Strong central government and pyramid building

• Great literature.

What was the Middle Kingdom known for?

• The construction of the Great Pyramid

• Reunification with achievements in literature, art, and architecture

• The embalming process

Which period is known as Egypt's golden age?

• Middle Kingdom

• New Kingdom

• Prehistoric Period

What is a "structure"?

• A type of ancient Egyptian writing

• Something that is built by people

• A preserved body wrapped in linen

What is "authority"?

• The right to use power by the government

• A type of ancient Egyptian writing

• A preserved body wrapped in linen