Egypt
What might you find in an Ancient Egyptian tomb?
Name at least 3 things
mummy, furniture, clothes, pets, canopic jars, games, shoes, etc.
How long should a body stay in natron to dry it out?
40-70 days
6 x 7 =
67!!!!!!!!!!
(just kidding. it's 42.)
How tall is Khufu's pyramid?
450 feet or 147 meters
When did the Nile River flood?
Every year July to October; the season is called Akhet
Which 4 organs were put in canopic jars?
liver, stomach, intestines, lungs
47 x 9 =
423
What did the pyramids look like when they were first built?
White limestone all the way up with a gold top
What is the name of the young boy king whose tomb was found filled with gold and treasures?
King Tut
What happened to the brain in mummification?
It was removed and disposed of
638 / 3 =
212 r 2
According to Ancient Egyptian beliefs, which part of the body held the soul?
the heart
What continent is Egypt in?
Asia, Europe, Africa, America, or Australia
Africa
Why did Ancient Egyptians practice mummification?
They believed that preserving the body will ensure pharaohs make it to the afterlife
423 x 52 =
21,996
Why did Egyptians save some food in jars every year when they harvested crops?
In case of famine; in case some crisis happened that led to a food shortage, there would be back-up food saved in jars to feed the population
Why was the Nile River important to Ancient Egypt?
Where can you find pharaoh mummies and tombs? Name 2 places.
Pyramids and Valley of the Kings
6767 / 6 =
1127 r 5
Why does the sphinx have no nose?
Someone vandalized it!
To stop worship of old gods and to make it hard to recognize whose face was on the sphinx