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100

This sun God was one of the most important deities in Egyptian religion.

Who is Ra.


100

Egyptians used this type of writing, often carved or painted on tomb walls.

What are hieroglyphics.

100

These massive stone structures served as tombs for pharaohs.

What are pyramids.

100

Egyptians used this system to measure and divide land after the Nile’s yearly floods.

What is geometry.

100

This organ was left inside the body because it was believed to be the center of intelligence.

What is the heart.

200

This jackal-headed god was in charge of mummification and the afterlife.

Who is Anubis.

200

These painted coffins held the bodies of mummies.

What are sarcophagi.

200

This mysterious monument has the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh.

What is the Great Sphinx.

200

Egyptians wrote on this paper-like material made from a reed plant.

What is papyrus.

200

This process preserved bodies so they wouldn’t decay.

What is mummification.

300

Egyptians believed this feathered goddess judged hearts to decide one’s afterlife fate.

Who is Ma'at.


300

Artists used this natural material, made from crushed minerals, to create colorful paints.

What are pigments?


300

Tall stone monuments with pyramid-shaped tops often placed in pairs at temple entrances.

What are obelisks.

300

Egyptians invented this 365-day system to track farming and floods.

What is the calendar.

300

Egyptian doctors used these natural substances — like honey or garlic — to treat wounds.

What are herbs or natural remedies.


400

This pharaoh tried to make Egypt monotheistic by worshiping only the sun disk Aten.

Who is Akhenaten.

400

Egyptian artists often painted people from the side, but eyes from the front — this style is known as this.

What is profile view.

400

This pharaoh’s pyramid is the largest in Giza.

Who is Khufu (or Cheops). 

400

This ancient tool was used for cutting large stone blocks for temples and tombs.

What is a copper saw.

400

In addition to medicine, Egyptian doctors often said prayers to these supernatural beings for healing.

Who are the gods.

500

This Book contained spells to guide souls safely through the afterlife.

What is the Book of the Dead.

500

This beautiful queen is famous for her detailed painted bust, one of Egypt’s best-known artworks.

Who is Nefertiti.

500

The Egyptians perfected this architectural structure that helped support massive stone buildings.

What is the post-and-lintel system.

500

This simple tool helped Egyptians lift water from the Nile for irrigation.

What is a shaduf.

500

Egyptian doctors used these natural substances — like honey or garlic — to treat wounds.

What are herbs or natural remedies.

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