Ancient Egypt 1
The continent where Ancient Egypt was located
Africa
This word means a long, long time ago
ancient
Who is at the bottom of the social pyramid?
Peasants
This Pharaoh became king at age 9
King Tut
A large statue that has the body of a lion and the head of a human
The Sphinx
The ancient Egyptians lived along this river
The Nile River
True of False: The Nile floods every year
True
After the pyramids, where were the Pharaohs buried?
Valley of the Kings
True or False: All ancient Egyptians knew how to read and write
False
This word is what happens when there was too much water for the Nile to hold
Flooding
What is the title of the assistant to the Pharaoh?
A Vizier
What was the ruler of Egypt called? Name at least one famous ruler
What is the Ancient Egyptian form of writing called? How do you spell that word?
Hieroglyphics
Were the Egyptians Monotheistic or Polytheistic?
Polytheistic
Which Pharaoh was known for their Military Leadership?
Ramses II (Ramses the Great)
This is one of the first female Pharaohs
Hatshepsut
What is the name of the Egyptian sun god?
Ra
This is how the Ancient Egyptians preserved their dead. What were they placed in?
Mummification; pyramids (tombs)
Egyptians put this on their faces to keep bugs away
Makeup
The Nile River flows from _____ to _____
South to north
Two archeologists found this in 1922
King Tut's tomb
What material was harvested and made into baskets, paper, and sandals?
Papyrus
Which Pharaoh built the Great Pyramid?
Khufu
Before mummification, name the organ that was removed through the nose
The brain
What kinds of barriers protected Ancient Egypt from invaders?
Deserts and seas