Where Is It?
Is Egypt the same size now as it was in Ancient times?
No - the size of Ancient Egypt and the control it had changed over time.
The Ancient Egyptians are well known for their building and designing of this great piece of architecture.
Pyramids
What does Ancient mean?
Long long ago
Where were the mummies of great Pharoahs buried?
In the Pyramids
What continent is Egypt located on?
Africa
The Ancient Egyptians studied the stars (especially the star Sirius) along with the patterns of the Nile River to create this.
The 365 day calendar
What is a pharaoh?
The kings and queens of Ancient Egypt
Our word paper came from the Egyptian word of what?
Papyrus
What is the main river that runs through Egypt?
Nile River
The Egyptians created this to have something to write on. It was made from a type of grass that grew along the Nile River.
Papyrus or Paper
What does civilization mean?
A group of people who have a strong government
Where were most of the cities in Egypt located?
Along the Nile River
What part of Africa is Egypt located in? (North, South, East or West)
Northern Egypt
The Ancient Egyptians were one of the first civilizations to have a standard system of writing. What was the writing they created called?
Hieroglyphics
What is a contribution?
The act of giving or doing something to achieve a goal. Something that is created and given to other people.
Why were most of the cities located near the water?
Because Egypt is a desert and they needed the water it to grow plants, get food, and get water.
What is ONE of the Seas located near Egypt
Red Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Before clocks became a thing, the Ancient Egyptians used this invention to tell time. It would cast shadows on the ground and help Egyptians know the time of day.
Sundials or obelisks
What is papyrus?
A tall grass that grows near the Nile River which was used to make paper.
What was the name of the star that would appear each year, helping the Egyptians to make a calendar?
The star Sirius