Geography
On what continent is Egypt located?
Africa
What is architecture?
the design of buildings
What was the Ancient Egyptians written language called?
hieroglyphics
Because most of Egypt was a hot, dry desert....
the Egyptians farmed along the banks of the Nile and fished in its waters.
from long, long ago
What was most of the land like in Ancient Egypt?
desert
What were the pyramids built for?
as tombs for kings and queens
From what plant did the ancient Egyptians make paper?
Because the pharoahs thought they could take their wealth with them when they died...
they were buried with all their gold and possessions around them.
What is a civilization?
people living together in a community
Is the size of Egypt today larger or smaller than Egypt at its peak?
smaller
True or False - the Egytians used wet sand from the Nile to help build the pyramids
False
What did the Ancient Egyptians invent to keep track of the Earth's trip around the sun?
A 365 day calendar
Because the Nile River flooded once a year...
it left good soil for the Egyptians to farm in.
What is a pharoah?
An Egyptian ruler
What 2 waterways did the ancient Egyptians use to trade their goods?
The Nile River and Mediterranean Sea
What is the name of the large half-man, half-lion that the Egyptians built?
The Sphinx
What did they invent that kept track of the time of day?
The clock - sun dials and water clocks
Because the Egyptian farmers needed to move water inland to the dry land...
they invented an irrigation system.
What is the act of giving or doing something called?
a contribution
Name 2 ways that the Nile River was important to the people of Ancient Egypt.
About how long did it take to make a pyramid?
20 years
What was the purpose of irrigation system?
to move water inland for farming
The Ancient Egyptians were able to trade goods because...
What does adapting mean?
figuring out how to survive and be successful in an environment