Geography
Religion
Mummification
Mummification 2
Pharaohs
100
In what continent is Egypt located?
Africa
100
True or False? Ancient Egyptians worshiped only one god.
False
100
Why did Egyptians mummify their deceased?
They thought the deceased needed their bodies in the After Life.
100
What else was buried with a pharaoh?
Treasure and household items
100
What is a pharaoh?
An ancient Egyptian ruler
200
What is the main river that runs through Egypt?
The Nile River
200
Over how many gods and goddesses did ancient Egypt have?
Over 2000
200
How many days did it take to mummify a body?
About 70
200
How did they remove the brain before mummification?
Through the nose
200
Who did the ancient believe their pharaohs were?
Living gods
300
Aside from the Nile, Egypt is a dry __________________.
Desert
300
How did Egyptians keep the Nile flooding yearly, yield good crops, and keep away their enemies?
By keeping the gods happy.
300
What did they cover the body with to dry it out?
Salt (natron)
300
Why did embalmers throw out the brain?
They thought it was useless. Egyptians believed that you though with your heart.
300
If you saw the pharaoh out on the street, how could you show your adoration?
Kiss or touch his leg or foot
400
Explain the importance of the Nile River to the development of the Egyptian civilization.
The Nile River flooded yearly and allowed irrigation of crops.
400
Which animal did the Egyptians think was sacred?
The cat
400
Who was the patron god of mummification?
Anubis
400
Which organ did they leave inside of the body?
The heart
400
Name a female pharaoh.
Hatshepsut or Cleopatra
500
How did the Nile assist Egypt with transportation and economy.
Boats carried people and goods up and down the country by way of the Nile.
500
What were the homes of the gods called?
Temples
500
Where did they place the organs of the mummy?
In canopic jars
500
Which organs were placed in canopic jars?
Stomach, intestines, lungs, liver
500
What were the pyramids?
Enormous tombs that held the bodies of pharaohs.
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