Pyramids
These were for burying the pharaohs in the old kingdom
What are pyramids
What is Sphinx made of?
They are made out of limestone
What are Hieroglyphics
They are a group of pictures that convey a message or idea
What were the canopic jars made of?
The canopic jars were made of limestone or alabaster.
This is a place where the Ancient Egyptians buried their dead?
What is a tomb.
Why were the pyramids built
They were the resting place for the gods.
The Great Sphinx has the body of what animal?
A lion
This group of people invented hieroglyphics
Who are Ancient Egyptians?
What did Emberlars put in the canopic jars?
Emberlars put organs in the canopic jars.
Who was buried in tombs?
Pharaoh
What material was used to build the pyramids?
limestone
The Great Sphinx has the head of what animal?
A man
What direction was hieroglyphics typically written in?
Right to left
What did the four gods do with the canopic jars?
The four gods protected the canopic jars.
This is the main reason why the Ancient Egyptians built tombs.
What is to honor their dead pharaohs and send them off into their after life?
What was hidden deep inside pyramids?
What are mummies?
What does the Great Sphinx guard?
The pyramids of Giza.
true or false: hieroglyphics were written on anything from pottery to clothing?
True
What did the canopic jars represent?
The canopic jars represented four gods.
Who found king tuts tomb?
What are many archeologists
Where is the Pyramids of Giza located?
El Giza, Egypt.
What are the measurements of The Great Sphinx of Giza?
The Sphinx is 240 ft. long, 66 ft. high, and has a 13 ft. wide face.
Name 3 ways hieroglyphics were used.
1. To make caculations for building pyramids
2. Record medical procedures and treatments
3. To communicate long distances
What were the names of the four gods that represented the canopic jars?
The four names are Hapy, Duamutef, Qebhsenuef, and Imsety.
Name three items that would be found in a pharaohs tomb.
Mural paintings, golden rings/earrings, guard statues, chariots, games, pets, clothing, furniture