UNIT TEST #2: EXPLORING ANCIENT EGYPT
Study Guide
In-Class Review Date: Monday, October 28th, 2013
Unit Test Date: Tuesday, October 29th, 2013
SECTION 1: Vocabulary
You should be able to define the following terms: Pharaoh, Pyramid, Artisan, Peasant, Vizier, Embalming,
Sarcophagus, Hieroglyphs, Census, Famine, Archers, Dynasty, Kandakes, Treaty
SECTION 2: Social Structure in Ancient Egypt
Identify the order of social classes in Ancient Egypt and provide a brief description of each class within the
designated box.
SECTION 3: Historical Periods in Ancient Egypt
Explain what happened in Egypt during each of these periods, and identify the time period during which each
kingdom existed.
Period
Old Kingdom
Middle Kingdom
New Kingdom
Achievements (What happened during this period in
Egypt?)
Time Period
(When did this
period occur?)
SECTION 4: Four Famous Pharaohs
Explain what each Pharaoh accomplished during his or her reign, and identify the time period during which
each Pharaoh ruled.
Pharaoh’s Name
Pharaoh Kufu
Pharaoh Senusret I
Pharaoh Hatshepsut
Pharaoh Ramses II
Achievements (What did this Pharaoh do during his
reign? What is he remembered for?)
Time Period
(When did this
Pharaoh rule?)
SECTION 5: The Life & Death of Pharaohs
1. Describe the paintings that appear on the walls of King Tut’s tomb. What story do they tell? Explain
how this story relates to what you read in your textbook about Ancient Egyptian burial practices.
2. The Pharaoh was the most powerful religious leader in Ancient Egypt and held two titles
______________________ and ______________________.
3. The Pharaoh’s duties included:
4. There are about _______________ (number) known pyramids to be still standing from Ancient Egypt.
The three largest pyramids were built at ______________, and the most well-known was called
__________________________ and was built for Pharaoh ____________________.
5. Explain how and why the Egyptian mummification process developed over time.