Pharaohs
Gods & Goddesses
Geography
Daily Life
Pyramids
100
What is a pharaoh?
an all-powerful leader in ancient Egypt
100
What was the name of the sun god?
Re
100
What was the major body of water in Egypt?
Nile River
100
What is the name of the writing system in ancient Egypt?
hieroglyphics
100
Who were buried in pyramids?
pharaohs
200
Which pharaoh was only 18 years old when he died?
King Tutankhamen
200
What is another word for gods/goddesses?
deities
200
What is an area of fertile soil at the end of a river called?
delta
200
How did ancient Egyptians preserve bodies?
mummification
200
Where are the 3 pyramids located?
Giza
300
What was the name of the famous female pharaoh?
Hatshetsup
300
Egyptians worshipped a cat goddess, what was her name?
Bastet
300
What were 2 advantages of ancient Egypt's location?
water, trade, availability of goods/natural resources
300
What was the name of the plant that had many uses in ancient Egypt?
papyrus
300
Name 2 things that the pharaoh was buried with when he/she died.
gold, jewels
400
Who was considered the "cold" pharaoh?
Ramses
400
Who was the most important goddess?
Isis
400
What was the Kush civilization formerly known as?
Nubia
400
What is a dynasty?
a line of rulers from the same family
400
How much did each pyramid block weigh?
2 1/2 tons (5000lbs)
500
Who was the pharaoh with the "jackal head"?
Anubis
500
What was the name of the god who ruled the Nile River?
Hapi
500
What civilization was across the river from the Ancient Egyptian empire?
Kush
500
Name 2 rights of women in ancient Egypt.
buy & sell goods make wills obtain divorces
500
How did the Egyptians move the blocks to build the pyramid?
Wooden sleds on ramps
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