AP World History: Egyptian Engineering Flashcards
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7812281711 | Pyramids | a structure whose outer surfaces are triangular and converge to a single point at the top; made of stone | ![]() | 0 |
7812289795 | Tomb | a large vault used to bury the dead | ![]() | 1 |
7812295911 | Mummification | the process of preserving a body for the afterlife | ![]() | 2 |
7812307286 | Fortess | used to showcase the strength of Egypt and protect the borders of Nubia, had three layers of defense | ![]() | 3 |
7812327495 | Obelisks | ancient structure used to send messages to the gods | ![]() | 4 |
7812340372 | Capital city at Armana | used as Egypts capital, went up very quickly by using smaller limestones | 5 | |
7812357028 | Valley of the Kings | The cemetery for the pharaohs to honor the those buried there | ![]() | 6 |