Daily Life
What job did most Ancient Egyptians have?
Farmers
What was a pharaoh?
A king or ruler
What were pyramids used for?
Tombs
What river is most important in Egypt?
The Nile
What did they write on instead of paper?
Papyrus
Which god had a jackal head?
Anubis
Which is the most famous pyramid?
Great Pyramid of Giza
Why was the Nile important?
It helped farming and gave water
What were poor Egyptians' homes made of?
Mud-brick
Who was the sun god?
Ra
What statue has a lion’s body and pharaoh’s head?
The Sphinx
What continent is Egypt in?
Africa
What did children often wear?
Jewelry and little clothing
Which woman pharaoh was famous in Ancient Egypt?
Cleopatra
What material were pyramids mostly made of?
Stone blocks
What was the rich soil from the Nile called?
Silt
Which animal was highly respected in Ancient Egypt?
Cats
What symbol showed pharaohs were god-like?
Crown with a cobra
Who helped build the pyramids?
Farmers during flood season
What happened to the Nile every year?
It flooded