Overview of Ancient Egypt
What river passes through Egypt?
The Nile River
True or false, Pharaoh Ramses was a compassionate pharaoh
False
What was the writing system in Egypt called?
Hieroglyphics
True or false, women could become priest?
True
What animal did Egyptians believe were good luck charms?
Cats
What were the three time periods during Egypt?
Which pharaoh was during the old kingdom?
Khufu
Name 3 facts about King Tut
Boy king
Died at 19
Tomb found in 1922
Tomb wasn't robbed
Which person was the official write and record keeper in Egypt?
The scribe
What did Egyptians wear that made them believe they were protected from the wrath of gods?
makeup
Name 3 geographical traits humans look for when developing a civilization?
Water source, topography, and vegetation
Which pharaoh was a female?
What crop along the Nile River had many different uses?
Papyrus reeds
Who built pyramids and made sculptures?
An artisan
Name at least 2 inventions from Egyptians
Paper, pencil, locks, or toothpaste
During which season did the Nile flood every year?
The summer
What did Hatshepsut do that was different from other pharaohs?
Promote trade and peace instead of a strong military
Who was the most important religious figure in Ancient Egypt?
The Pharaoh
Who was the largest social class in ancient Egypt?
Peasants/slaves
Which Pharaoh exiled Moses in the Exodus?
Ramses
Name 1 technological advancement the Hyskos of wester Asia which helped them to conquer Ancient Egypt
Bronze weapons, compact bows, or chariots
Pharaoh Senusret's finest architectural achievement was the _____
White chapel
Who was the first king to unify Egypt?
Menes
Correctly name all 6 groupings in the Egyptian social pyramid
Pharaoh, gov. official, priest, scribes, artisans, peasants
Which famous Egyptian pharaoh was actually born Greek?
Cleopatra