Egyptian writing
True or false; cuniform was the writing that Egyptians wrote
False; the writing they use is called Hieroglyphics
Who is the goddess of heaven?
Nut. (Pronounced Newt)
What were pyramids?
Pyramids were built as monuments to put the tombs of pharaohs. They pass on through many generations.
True or false: The scribes were the highest in the hierarchy.
False, they are right after the pharaoh.
Who was the youngest person to take the throne?
King Tut
True or false; Everyone in Egypt knew how to read Hieroglyphics
False Only a few people knew how to read hieroglyphics
Who was the god of the sun?
Ra.
What is the most famous river in Egypt
The Nile river
What was Egyptian hierarchy?
A class system
What did they use to write on in Ancient Egypt and what is it made from?
They used papyrus paper to write in. Papyrus is made from the papyrus plant.
(200 if you only get the name or only the plant)
Who was the god of death?
Anubis.
What is the largest pyramid in Egypt
The Pyramid of Khufu Also known as the great pyramid of Giza
What was the highest hierarchy in Egypt?
The pharaoh and those associated with divinity were at the top.
Why was the Rosetta Stone so important?
It helped us better understand hieroglyphics because there was so much writing. It also helped us understand Ancient Egypt.
Who was the god of the sky?
Horus
How long did it take to make the Sphinx
3 years
What were the three main social classes in egyptian hierarchy?
Upper, lower, middle.
Which way did they read?
They read up and down.
Which god did the Egyptians believe to be the most evil?
Apophis.
How many pyramids were in Egypt
118 pyramids
What was the six classes of the egyptian society?
The pharaoh, or king, government officials, nobles and priests, scribes and soldiers, artisans and merchants, and peasants and slaves.
Who was the first female pharaoh?
Hatsheput.