Week 12 Vocabulary

Pharaoh

• A king or ruler of Ancient Egypt who was seen as a god on Earth

• A special staff or stick carried by a pharaoh

• A tall, four-sided stone pillar

Dynasty

• A symbol of life in Ancient Egypt

• A series of rulers from the same family who rule for a long period of time

• A small object or charm to protect you

Scepter

• A special chair for the pharaoh

• A special staff or stick carried by a pharaoh as a symbol of power and authority

• Oval shaped frame that surrounded names of a pharaoh

Ankh

• A symbol of life in Ancient Egypt looks like a cross with loop on top

• A tall, four-sided stone pillar

• Paper made from reed used to write on

Obelisk

• A special chair for the pharaoh

• A tall, four-sided stone pillar built to honor pharaohs

• Oval shaped frame that surrounded names of a pharaoh

Throne

• A special chair for the pharaoh

• A symbol of life in Ancient Egypt

• Paper made from reed used to write on

Amulet

• A small object or charm to protect you

• A special staff or stick carried by a pharaoh

• Oval shaped frame that surrounded names of a pharaoh

Valley of the Kings

• A place in Egypt where many pharaohs are buried

• A symbol of life in Ancient Egypt

• A special chair for the pharaoh

Cartouche

• Oval shaped frame that surrounded names of a pharaoh

• A tall, four-sided stone pillar

• A small object or charm to protect you

Papyrus

• Paper made from reed used to write on

• A symbol of life in Ancient Egypt

• A place in Egypt where many pharaohs are buried