The Nile River
What was the rich black soil along the Nile River called?
Silt
What was Egyptians drink of choice?
Beer
What was the original capital of Ancient Egypt?
Memphis
What did Egyptians use to keep out flies, dust and heat in their homes?
Mats
Name three things the Nile River was used for
Transportation, fishing and recreation
What age did boys and girls get married?
12 and 14
What is the current capital of Egypt?
Cairo
Where were possessions kept?
Baskets, chests, pottery jars
Name two things that the flooding of the Nile River helped
Create green grasslands for livestock and crops
Where would Egyptians sleep if it was overly hot out?
On their roof!
How do historian divide the history of Ancient Egypt?
Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom
What was the cone on top of women's heads full of?
Incense
What direction does the Nile River flow?
South to North
What month did the Egyptian year begin?
July
VOCAB: A bucket-lifter used by farmers to move water from the river to their fields
Shaduf
What type of hairstyle did Egyptian boys and girls have?
Boys - tuft
Girls - Pigtails
The area where Lower Egypt meets the Mediterranean Sea is called what?
Nile Delta
What type of material was clothing made out of?
Linen
What pet was idolized?
Cats!
Who was able to go to school?
Boys