Pharaohs
In what kingdom did pharaoh Ramses II rule?
New Kingdom
What plant was used for writing on?
Papyrus
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By which river is Egypt located?
The Nile
In order to become a priest or priestess you had to what?
Shave all off all body hair.
Who was the first female pharaoh?
Pharaoh Hatshepsut
What was ancient Egypt's system of writing called?
Hieroglyphics
The ancient Egyptians make-up also served as what?
Sun protection or sunscreen
What protected the Egyptians from invasion?
Deserts
How could a boy rise in social class?
Go to scribe school and become a scribe.
Who signed the first peace treaty?
Pharaoh Ramses II
What was ink made out of?
Berries and flowers
Why did the ancient Egyptians invented toothpaste?
Their teeth were in very bad conditions from the grit and sand in their bread. Also to take care of their teeth and keep them clean.
Was Upper Egypt in the north or south?
South
How did you get your job in Egypt?
You inherited you job from you parents
Pharaoh Khufu
After what season did a big festival take place in Egypt?
Making baskets, shoes, and ropes.
In what direction does the river in Egypt flow and what body of water does it flow into?
North and into the Mediterranean Sea
What was the order of the social classes in ancient Egypt most powerful to least?
Pharaoh, government officials, priests, scribes, artisans, peasants.
What pharaoh ruled in the middle kingdom and built the white chapel?
Pharaoh Senusret
What was the ceremony called that would take place after someone died?
Opening of the mouth
The Egyptians made a 365-day calendar but also made what a long with it?
Leap years
What body of water is east of Egypt and what desert is west of the river in Egypt?
The Red Sea and the Sahara Desert
Why was the social structure of Egypt shaped like a pyramid?
The highest power was at the top and had the fewest people and fewest space on the pyramid, while the lowest power was on the bottom and had the most people with that job.