Nile Knowledge
What river did early Egyptians settle near?
The Nile River
What plant did Egyptians use to make paper?
Papyrus
What did Egyptians believe happened after death?
They went on a journey to the afterlife
What is a dynasty?
What kind of animal is most commonly associated with delivering Easter eggs?
The Easter Bunny
Why did ancient Egyptians call the desert around the Nile “the Red Land”?
Because of its scorching heat and reddish, sunbaked sand—it was a dry, dangerous barrier that protected Egypt from invasion.
What two subjects helped Egyptians design pyramids accurately?
Mathematics and Geometry
What is one thing pyramids held for Pharaohs in the afterlife?
Clothing, food, furniture, jewlery, etc.
What is theocracy?
Government where the ruler is also the religious leader
What treat do people in the U.S. buy more of during Easter than any other holiday?
Chocolate (especially chocolate bunnies!)
What is the area of rich soil at the mouth of the Nile River called, where the river fans out before reaching the Mediterranean Sea?
Delta
What was the Egyptians' system of writing called?
Hieroglyphics
What was the Book of the Dead used for?
To guide the dead with spells and prayers
What officials helped the pharaoh run Egypt?
Bureaucrats
What is the name of the colorful candy that’s shaped like a chick and made of marshmallow?
Peeps
What are "cataracts" and why were they important?
Cataracts are fast moving waters, or rapids that protected Egypt from invaders.
What did Egyptians use to trap and carry water to their fields?
Basins and canals for irrigation
Why did Egyptians mummify bodies?
To preserve them for the afterlife
What is the name of the largest pyramid built by the Egyptians?
The Great Pyramid at Giza
What do many people use to decorate Easter eggs?
Dye or food coloring
How did Egypt's geography help it grow and remain safe?
Deserts, cataracts, and marshes kept enemies out while trade routes remained open
What simple tool helped egyptians lift water from the Nile into basins?
A shadoof
What god did Egyptians believe judged souls after death?
Osiris
Which young Egyptian pharaoh’s nearly untouched tomb was discovered in 1922, giving us major clues about life and death in Ancient Egypt?
King Tutankhamun (King Tut)
Where did the tradition of the Easter Bunny originally come from?
Germany