Geography
The Nile
Social Classes
Children
Religion
Mummification
Lucky Dip
100
In which continent is Egypt located?
Africa
100
What direction does the Nile flow?
From South to North (into the Mediterranean Sea)
100
What was the main job of the peasant class?
To work as farmers
100
Only noble children could become scribes.
True or False?
False. Some low-born children learned how to read and write from village scribes
100
How many Gods did the ancient Egyptians believe in?
a. 92
b. Hundreds
c. Thousands
d. 1
c. Thousands
100
Which classes of people were mummified?
Pharaohs and Nobles (and some priests)
100
Ancient Egypt is divided into 2 main periods.
False.
3: Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, New Kingdom
200
In which part of Egypt did the Nile River connect to the Mediterranean Sea?
Lower Egypt
200
What name was given to the Egyptian God who controlled the flooding of the Nile?
Hapi or Hapy
200
Most people in Ancient Egypt could read and write.
False.
It was only the upper classes and scribes
200
What was the name of the most popular board game for ancient Egyptian children?
Senet
200
Define the term polytheism
Belief in many gods
200
What happened to the brain?
It was smashed up and removed through the nose
200
Originally, the pyramids were coated in limestone with a golden top.
True.
Over the centuries, the limestone naturally eroded (as well as being looted) and the golden tops were stolen during the 19th century.
300
What is ONE country that borders Egypt?
Libya, Sudan or Israel
300
What is the Nile Delta?
The place where the Nile breaks up and flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
300
What did merchants do?
Bought and sold various goods.
300
What would most ancient Egyptian children want to be for their future careers?
Whatever their parents' jobs were
300
Where in Egypt were most Pharaohs buried?
The Valley of the Kings
300
What organ was carefully removed and then returned to the body?
[DOUBLE POINTS] Why was it returned?
The Heart.
Because it was viewed as the seat of the soul.
300
What is the written language of the ancient Egyptians known as?
Heiroglyphics
400
Why did Egyptians not have to worry about attacks from foreign enemies?
They were protected by natural barriers such as the Sahara desert and the Mediterranean Sea
400
What caused the Nile River to flood?
Torrential rains in Ethiopia that then travelled down the Blue and White Nile towards Egypt.
400
Which social class did most people in Ancient Egypt belong to?
Farmers/Peasants
400
Why would people be buried with their games and other goods?
They believed they could be used in the afterlife.
400
Name 5 Ancient Egyptian Gods.
Amun, Atum, Shu, Tefnut, Geb, Nut, Osiris, Isis, Nephthys, Set, Anubis, etc.
400
What is the name of the salt that was used in the mummification process?
Natron
400
Define the term social hierarchy.
A system of organising society where each social class is grouped based on their job, wealth or role (e.g. A Social Pyramid).
500
How long is the Nile River (approximately)?
6,650 km
500
Explain 5 reasons why the Nile was so important to the ancient Egyptians.
- Water source (for drinking)
- Fishing and Hunting
- Transportation
- Fertile Soil
- Mud for building houses
- Papyrus plants
500
What was a Vizier?
The highest government official. They were originally from the royal family.
500
Which group of children were NOT given an education?
Low-born girls
500
Who is this ancient Egyptian God?
[DOUBLE POINTS] What were they the god of?
Osiris.
God of the Dead
500
Which four organs were removed and mummified as part of the mummification process?
Liver, Lungs, Intestines and Stomach
500
What were the three seasons in Ancient Egypt?
Akhet (June-September): The Flooding Season
Peret (October-February): The Growing Season
Shemu (March-May): The Harvesting Season