geography
What continent is Egypt on?
Africa
Were the Ancient Egyptians monotheistic or polytheistic?
Polytheistic
What name do we give the large stone tombs built for pharaohs?
pyramids
Who made the political decisions in Ancient Egypt?
Pharaohs
At the top of the social pyramid stood which ruler?
Pharaoh
Which river did the Ancient Egyptians settle near?
Nile
Who is the Egyptian god associated with mummification?
Anubis
What was the Egyptian system of writing called?
hieroglyphs
Match the pharaoh to the clue: "Died young; his tomb's discovery in 1922 taught archaeologists much."
Name the group of educated record-keepers who held an important place in society.
Scribes
What is the triangular area of fertile land at the mouth of the Nile called?
Nile Delta
During mummification, which organ did Egyptians believe was most important to leave inside the body?
Heart
List two items Ancient Egyptians commonly traded.
wheat, linen, papyrus
Match the pharaoh to the clue: "Second female pharaoh who expanded Egypt through trade."
Hatshepsut
Which social class included farmers and laborers who worked the land?
Peasants/bottom
Name one job in Ancient Egypt that relied on the Nile River.
Farmer, merchant, trader
Why mummification was important to Ancient Egyptians
It helped them go to the afterlife
Name three achievements by ancient Egyptians
Pyramids, dentistry, makeup, architecture, etc
Match the pharaoh to the clue: "Last Egyptian pharaoh who formed strong trading relationships (hint: she boosted Egypt’s economy)."
Cleopatra
List all the social classes from highest to lowest
Pharaohs, Viziers/Priests/Nobles, Scribes, Merchants, Peasants.
Explain why most Ancient Egyptians settled in the Nile Delta
Varies
What is Ra the god of?
The sun
How did the Nile River affect Egypt's economy?
varies
Match the pharaoh to the clue: "Known for elaborate building projects and strong military service."
Ramesses II