Chapter 3 Flashcards
(42 cards)
Who is Ra?
God created from the light of the heavens
What were the two ideas that dominated ancient Egyptian culture?
Immortality and Religion
Who is Osiris?
Son of earth and sky brought civilization and knowledge. Murdered by his brother.
Who is Isis?
The goddess that resurrected her hubby and conceived a child.
Who is Seth?
God who murdered his brother
Who is Horus?
The god that avenged the murder of his father and came to earth as the king of Egypt.
What kind of tomb was the Dier El Bahari?
Rock cut tomb
Who was in the Dier el Bahari?
Hatshepsut
What is the oldest skyscraper on earth?
The step pyramid
Who Designed the step pyramid?
Imhotep
Who was in the step pyramid?
Zoser
Tallest building on earth for over 4000 years?
Great pyramid
Where is the step pyramid?
Saqqar
Where is the great pyramid?
Giza
Who is in the great pyramid?
Cheops
What king lived in the time of Moses?
Ramses II
Structure built for Ramses II?
Abu Simbel temple
Define Idealized
Image that has been manipulated
Define convention
In place of tradition
Define canon
A set of rules
Who’s troops found the Rosetta stone?
Napoleon
Who was Ahkenaten’s wife?
Nefertiti
What king changed the art in Egypt from idealism to realism?
Ahkenaten
What Egyptian king changed the religion from polytheism to monotheism?
Ahkenaten
