New Kingdom: term to describe the period in Egypt from 1550 B.C. -1070 B.C.

Papyrus: paper made of papyrus reeds (very delicate) that Egyptians used to write on.

Pectoral: a decoration or ornament worn on the chest.

Pharaoh: term we use today to describe the ruler of ancient Egypt. It is a Greek word that is from an Egyptian word that meant great house.

Pyramid: a cone-shaped building that Egyptians built for their king.

Red Crown: crown worn by the pharaoh of Lower Egypt that has a coil in the front.

Resin: a sticky, thick fluid that is produced by trees and plants.

Sarcophagus: large box made of stone or wood that coffins are placed in.

Sphinx: the statue with the head of a man and the body of a lion.

Temple: building in which a god/gods are worshipped.

Tomb: a place in which a corpse is buried.

Weight Arm: was used to transport blocks and made out of heavy timber. It had a central post and one short arm and one long arm.

White Crown: crown worn by the pharaoh of Upper Egypt that is tall and rounded with a small bump on the top.