From Pharaohs and hieroglyphs to papyrus and scribes, the world of the Ancient Egyptians is full of brand new vocabulary for your class to enjoy.

To help you and your KS1 or KS2 class keep on top of the key terms you’ll need when learning about the period, download our Ancient Egyptian glossary below.

Ancient Egyptian glossary for KS1 and KS2: Free download

Featuring 16 unique terms from Ancient Egypt and complete with easy-to-understand definitions, this glossary will become an essential part of teaching the topic in primary school. 

Resources come courtesy of the Scholastic Resource Bank.  

What’s included in this Ancient Egypt glossary pack?

This handout contains definitions and explanations for 16 key terms from the time of the Ancient Egyptians. Included in the handout is:

• Ankh
• Cartouche
• Papyrus
• Sarcophagus
• Stele

How can this resource my primary class?

This resource is something that can be referred back to as your class continues their learning about Ancient Egypt.

Hand the glossary out early on and as key terms are introduced to the class, each pupil is able to refer back for a definition. This way, pupils are never lost when discussing something from the period.

What other Ancient Egypt resources can I download?

For more free resources on the topic of Ancient Egypt, take a look at:

• Ancient Egypt: A timeline
• Ancient Egyptian resource: Label the map
• Resource: How the Ancient Egyptians made mummies
• Ancient Egyptian resource: Howard Carter and the discovery of Tutankhamun
• Ancient Egypt resource: Crack the hieroglyphic code