Culture
The United States is an extremely diverse country. It is sometimes referred to as a __________
Melting Pot
What age did children start to wear clothing?
Age 6
What was the Ancient Egyptian form of writing called?
Hieroglyphics
What river was used as the main source of Ancient Egypt?
The Nile River
There were 3 seasons in Ancient Egypt. What were the 3 seasons?
Flood
Planting
Harvesting
The two main food items in Ancient Egypt were Meat and what else?
Fish
What did most men wear in Ancient Egypt?
Kilts
What plant did the Ancient Egyptians use for their writing. This was also referred to as the, "gift of the nile."
Papyrus Plants
Aside from walking, chariots, and litters, what was the other form of transportation?
Camels
The litter is a wheel-less vehicle that looks like a box with two sticks on the side. This was usually carried by 4 people. Who generally sat inside the litter?
Wealthy people
What did the Ancient Egyptians use to cook their food?
Clay Ovens
True or False: Only wealthy boys went to school.
True!
True or False: The spoken language of Ancient Egypt was known as SPOTIC.
False! It was known as Coptic.
What did the elderly use the walking stick for?
A walking aid and a weapon against robbers
The famous structures in Ancient Egypt are called:
Pyramids
Why did pharaohs wear fake beards?
Religious reasons
Where did most people bathe?
The Nile River
What was used to help decode hieroglyphics?
The Rosetta Stone
Ancient Egyptian chariots were small, light, and capable of reaching great speeds. They were able to hold:
Two standing people
What are some things that the Nile River was used for?
Drinking
Farming
Swimming
Fishing
Transportation
A set of customs, morals, and traditions of a group of people is known as:
A) Culture
B) Differences
C) Diversity
A) Culture
Ancient Egyptians invented: papyrus, make-up, mummification and _______.
*Hint* it helps guide and assist the growing of crops
Irrigation
True or False: Most Ancient Egyptians could not read or write.
Early boats, cargo ships, wooden boats, and funeral boats.
BONUS QUESTION: What are the foods that the rich Egyptians ate? What are the foods that the poor Egyptians ate?
Fruits
Vegetables
Honey-sweetened cakes
Meat
Fish
Onions
Garlic Soup
Dry Bread