Gods
Who is the god of the sun?
Ra!
Who was the "boy king"?
The pharaoh Tutankhamun.
Or "King Tut"!
What is the main thing people need to stay in one area.
Water!
What is archaeology?
The study of the past
What was the most important aspect of Egyptian Culture?
Death/Life after Death
Which god had four sons that became the canopic jars for the mummification process?
Horus
The pharaoh of Ancient Egypt was thought to be a reincarnation of which god?
Horus
Before civilization, what were people called who moved place to place?
Nomads
Why do archaeologists take artifacts from excavation sites?
To further study them and use them to teach people about the past (these artifacts can end up in collections or in museums)
What was the writing system in Ancient Egypt called that was made up of symbols?
Hieroglyphics
Which god/goddess was said to have created the desert?
Sekhmet - goddess of war and healing
Who was thought to be the last pharaoh of Ancient Egypt?
Cleopatra VII
Culture is made up of what? (List at least 3 things)
Art, Food, Clothing, Language, Writing, Celebrations, Ceremonies, Beliefs
What is an artifact?
An item (tool, weapon, art, etc) from a long time ago
Who was right below the pharaoh in the Egyptian social pyramid
The vizier (high priest) and nobles
Which god was responsible for weighing a person's heart against Ma'at's feather?
Anubis, the god of embalming
What was the name of the first pharaoh? Also called "lord of the land."
Narmer
Name at least 3 specialized jobs people could have in a new civilization.
Farmer, Soldier, Craftsman (Potter, Jeweler, Mason, Weaver), Scribe, Merchant, Doctor, Priest
What would you find in the Valley of Kings?
The tombs of over 60 Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs
Which organs were held in Canopic Jars after mummification?
Liver, Lungs, Intestines, Stomach
Which god was thought to be the first mummy?
Osiris - God of the Dead
Which pharaoh commissioned the Great Pyramid of Giza?
Explain why having a writing system is so important to a civilization.
Recording History
Passing down information
Writing laws
Art
Why was the discovery of King Tut's tomb so important?
Because it was untouched and still contained all the treasures and artifacts he was buried with, making it important for studying the past
What plant did ancient Egyptians make paper with?
Papyrus