The Nile
Why did many Ancient Egyptians choose to live near the Nile River?
It was essential for survival. (food water etc)
Where is the Sphinx located?
In Giza next to the Pyramids
What direction does the Nile river flow and what sea does it flow into?
It flows North and flows into the Mediterranean Sea
What is "written language" and what were the symbols Egyptians used to write with called?
any communication done through writing
Hieroglyphics
What continent is Egypt in?
Africa
What are cataracts?
Wild rapids that run through the Nile River
Why was the Sphinx built?
As a guardian of the great pyramid
Why was Giza significant to the ancient Egyptians?
Many famous ruler lived here (most notably King Khufu)
Home to the Great Pyramid of Giza
What does the word "ancient" mean?
A long long time ago
What were Pharaohs buried with?
Their earthly possessions (often gold, gems or other forms of wealth)
There was no such thing as money is ancient Egypt. How did the Egyptians use the Nile to earn wealth?
Trading with other countries
How long did it take for workers to built the Sphinx?
over 3 years
In what city were many Egyptian Pharaohs crowned?
Memphis
What woes the word "climate" mean?
The type of weather a certain area has over a long period of time
What type of paper did Ancient Egyptians use to communicate on?
Papyrus paper
How long is the Nile River and how many countries does it run through (double the points!!)
4,000 miles long and runs through 11 countries
Name 3 physical characteristics of the Sphinx
Missing it's nose
built with a beard
made of limestone
What were the 2 largest trading hubs in Ancient Egypt?
Luxor and Cairo
What does the word "contributions" mean?
The act of giving or doing something
Ancient Egypt was split into 2 parts. What were they called?
BONUS POINTS if you can draw where they would be on a map
Upper and Lower Egypt:
Upper Egypt is in the South
Lower Egypt was in the North
Name 5 essential uses of the Nile River
clean drinking water
crops / farming
bathing
transportation
clay used to build buildings
flax used to make clothing
papyrus used for communication
What is one possible reason for the missing nose of the Sphinx?
Weather Damage
Vandalism
Religious or Cultural Motives
Name 5 barriers that protected Egyptians from outsiders
The Mediterranean Sea
The Red Sea
The Eastern Desert
The Western Desert
The Arabian Desert
Cataracts in the Nile
What does the word "architecture" mean?
The design of any man made building
Name 5 different ruler Ancient Egypt had
King Tut
King Khufu
Cleopatra
Nefertiti
Hatshepsut
Thutmose II
Alexander the Great
Ramses