Mummies
What is mummification?
Mummification was a special way Ancient Egyptians preserved bodies
What are hieroglyphics?
Pictures and symbols used as a writing system.
Name a famous pharaoh
King tut, Cleopatra, Ramses
What is a pyramid?
What is the name of the river that flows through Egypt and was essential for farming and transportation?
Nile River
Name a step in mummification
washing the body, removing organs, drying the body,wrapping the mummy
What did Egyptians use hieroglyphics for?
Ancient Egyptians used hieroglyphics to write down stories, prayers, and important things on the walls of temples, inside pyramids, and on other monuments.
What is a pharoah?
Kings and Queens of Egypt
What was on top of the pyramids in ancient egypt?
Gold
In ancient Egypt, what did people use to write on before paper was invented?
Papyrus
Who was mummified in ancient egypt?
Rich people/ Pharoahs
Why were hieroglyphics important?
Allowed ancient Egyptians to communicate and record important information.
They were used on tombs, temples, and other important structures to tell stories and convey messages.
. They helped the ancient Egyptians keep records of their history, religion, and daily life.
What did pharaohs do?
skilled mathematicians, astronomers, and engineers, using their knowledge to plan and build these monumental structures.
What type of food was a staple in the diet of ancient Egyptians and was often made into bread?
Wheat
How many days did it take to mummify someone in ancient Egypt?
70
Could everyone read and write in egypt?
No! most people couldnt read or write.
What happened when a pharaoh died?
They were mummified
Why did egyptians build the pyramids?
Who went to school in ancient egypt?
Only the children of the rich went to school
Why did egyptians make mummies?
They believed in life after death
Quick! Create your own hieroglyph
answers may vary
Name a colour on the pharaohs crown
Blue, Gold, Red, White,
What is the largest pyramid in Egypt?
What kind of toilet seat did rich egyptians have
Limestone seat