Common Knowledge
Where was the Ancient Egypt civilization located?
It was located along the lower region of the Nile River
These people made up the bottom rung of social order.
Who are the unskilled workers.
What did they use to build their houses?
They used mud bricks to build their houses.
What is the most prominent invention of the Ancient Egyptians?
They invented the pyramids.
What is the first period in Ancient Egypt?
It was Prehistoric Egypt.
The Pharoah was considered to be a ___.
What is a god.
These people were almost as powerful as the Pharoah.
Who are the priests and nobles.
What did people eat in Ancient Egypt?
The staple food was bread and beer. They also ate fruits and vegetables.
What did the Ancient Egyptians use to keep track of the time? (e.g. 8:00 PM)
They used a sundial.
Who conquered Egypt in 332 BC?
In 332 BC, Macedonian ruler Alexander the Great conquered Egypt
Name the two regions of Egypt.
What is Upper and Lower Kingdoms.
This Egyptian Pharoah built a temple on the side of a mountain.
Queen Hashetsup
What did Ancient Egyptians grow and farm?
They grew crops such as wheat, barley and vegetables.
Which Wonder of the Ancient World is still standing?
The Great Pyramid of Giza
How many periods were there in Ancient Egypt?
There were 9 periods.
Name the two women who ruled Egypt.
Who are Queen Hatshepsut and Queen Cleopatra.
Egypt's neighbors to the south which conquered the Egyptians for a time.
Kush
What did Ancient Egyptians work as?
Most Ancient Egyptians worked as field hands, farmers, craftsmen and scribes.
What language did Ancient Egyptians write?
Hieroglyphics.
How long did the Predynastic period last for?
About 2000 years.
Why were pyramids built?
They were built as tombs for the Egyptians pharaohs.
This social class were in the middle of social order.
Traders, artisans, scribes, and shopkeepers.
What did women in Ancient Egypt wear?
Straight dresses with one or two shoulder straps.
How did Ancient Egyptians keep track of the date? (e.g. 24/6/2012)
They invented a calendar.
How old is the Great Pyramid of Giza?
2560 years old.