Ancient Egypt and Creation Stories

Vocabulary flashcards covering the key terms, dates, and mythological figures of Ancient Egypt based on the lecture notes.

Before the Common Era (BCE)

The time before Year $1$ in the Gregorian calendar system.

Common Era (CE)

The period of time that occurs from the year $1$ of the Gregorian calendar.

Old Kingdom Egypt

A period of time in Ancient Egypt lasting from $2575\,BCE$ to $2150\,BCE$.

New Kingdom Egypt

A period of time in Ancient Egypt between around $1520\,BCE$ to $1075\,BCE$.

Ancient Egypt

One of the world's first great civilisations, starting more than $5,000$ years ago along the Nile River.

The Nile River

The 'lifeblood' of Ancient Egypt providing water, fertile soil, and opportunities for travel and trade.

Nomadic people (Settlement)

Groups of people who settled and began to farm in Egypt around $3500\,BCE$, particularly around the Nile River.

Atum

The creator god who created himself at the beginning of time, often depicted wearing the double crown and holding the ankh.

Ma'at

The concept representing order and balance in the Ancient Egyptian worldview.

Human Responsibility (Creation Story)

The expectation that humans would uphold Ma'at and care for the land.

Pschent

The double crown of Upper and Lower Egypt worn by the creator god Atum.

Ankh

The Ancient Egyptian symbol of life.

Khonsu

The Ancient Egyptian moon god.