Geography
What was the name of very important river in Egypt?
The Nile
Who was the most important person in ancient Egyptian society?
The Pharaoh
In ancient Egyptian art, Gods and Goddesses were often depicted with the heads of _______.
Animals
Approximately how many children was Rameses II believed to have fathered?
Over 100
What was Tutankhamun's nickname?
King Tut
Which desert is Egypt part of?
Sahara Desert
What was lowest group in ancient Egyptian society?
Slaves and/or Servants
What is the name of the type of myth which explained the way the world and all the people were made?
Creation Myth
How long was Rameses II pharaoh for?
66 years
Who discovered Tutankhamun's tomb?
Howard Carter
What is the sea to the north of Egypt?
Mediterranean Sea
Which group in ancient Egyptian society sold and traded goods?
Merchants
What was the name of the sun god?
Ra
What is Rameses II famously remembered for achieving after the Battle of Kadesh?
He helped create the first peace treaty
Tutankhamun returned Egypt’s religion to what kind of belief system? (Hint: To do with number of gods)
Polytheistic
What precious mineral did Egyptians mine in the desert?
Gold
Which group in ancient Egyptian society was responsible for keeping records?
Scribes
What were the two main feasts ancient Egyptians celebrated?
Beautiful Feast of the Opet and Beautiful Feast of the Valley
What is the name of Rameses II's father?
Seti I
What was the name of Tutankhamun's father?
Akhenaten
What is the name of the 'land bridge' to the east that connects Egypt to Israel, Jordan and Saudi Arabia
The Sinai Peninsula
What is a social hierarchy?
Social hierarchy is the way a society organises people into different levels of importance or power.
Which goddess was often portrayed as a cow?
Hathor
What was the name of Rameses II's chief wife?
Nefertari
Approximately how many items were found in Tutankhamun's tomb?
5,400