Unit 4: Egyptian Civilization

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts from Unit 4 related to ancient Egyptian civilization, focusing on significant figures, beliefs, and structures.

Pyramids

Large monumental structures developed in ancient Egypt, primarily used as tombs for pharaohs.

Valley of the Kings

A burial site in Egypt where many pharaohs were buried, including prominent rulers from the New Kingdom.

Polytheism

The belief in or worship of multiple gods or deities, which was common in ancient Egyptian religion.

Book of the Dead

An ancient Egyptian funerary text containing spells and rituals to assist the deceased in the afterlife.

Hieroglyphics

A writing system used in ancient Egypt that utilized pictorial symbols to represent sounds or concepts.

Hatshepsut

One of the few female pharaohs in ancient Egypt, known for her prosperous reign and extensive building projects.

Tutankhamun

A young pharaoh of ancient Egypt, famous for his intact tomb discovered in 1922, which provided valuable insights into Egyptian burial practices.

Akhenaten

An ancient Egyptian pharaoh known for pioneering the worship of a single god, Aten, and for his artistic revolution.