Name the river that ran through upper and lower Egypt.
The Nile
100
The leader of the Egyptians was known as what?
The Pharaoh
100
If you were a 7 year old boy, what would you wear?
a simple loincloth.
100
What is the biggest pyramid called?
"The Great Pyramid"
100
What did the Egyptians believe would happen to them after they die?
They would go to the afterlife to live forever. It was suppose to be a much better place than this world.
200
What feature of Egypts land made it so people they could live there?
The Nile provided rich soil for farming, and water to drink.
200
How did the ancient Egyptians choose their pharaoh?
The new ruler would be the son of the old ruler.
200
If you were a farmer's 8 year old daughter, what would a typical day look like for you?
You would help your mother with the chores, and you would cook and clean.
200
A long tall and skinny stone slab that was in the town and used to communicate messages to the people is known as a what?
Obelisk
200
What did the Egyptians picture their gods to look like?
human bodies with the head of animals
300
A family group of Pharoahs is known as what?
a dynasty.
300
How many years did wealthy boys go to school for?
7 years
300
What is a ziggurat?
An older pyramid design. It has a step-like layered shape.
300
How are Pharoah's connected to the Gods?
Pharaohs are considered to be gods!
400
Who was the first Pharaoh to unite lower and upper Egypt (he is known as the first Pharaoh of ancient Egypt)?
Menes II
400
If the Pharoah needed something important done, who would he ask to do it?
His Viziers
400
If you were going to grow up to be a scribe, how old would you be when you started school?
4-5 years old.
400
What were the homes of most people made from?
Mud bricks.
400
Why did the Egyptians build temples for the gods?
They believed each God lived in the temple that was built for them.
500
What natural disaster occurred every year that actually ended up benefitting the ancient Egyptians?
The Nile flooded onto the fields bringing nutrients into the soil.
500
Who was taught to write? What was this person's job title.
Only the wealthy were taught to be scribes.
500
Name 3 ways ancient Egyptian's schools were similar to school today.
They learned math, reading and writing, had gym, studied history, science, etc.
500
what is the purpose of the pyramids?
To house the pharaohs after they die and enter the afterlife.
500
Give the basic steps required to mummify a body.
1. remove the organs and brain. organs were placed in canopic jars.
2. body washed with oils
3. cover the body in salt and sand for 40 days to dry out
4. wounds were stitched up, and allowed to rest for 15 more days.
5. make up was applied, and then wrapped in many layers of linens to keep the body dry. it was packed in a sarcophagus.