Pharaohs
Religion
Geography
Daily Life
Grab Bag
100
What is a pharaoh?
an all-powerful leader in ancient Egypt
100
True or False: Egyptians worshiped more than one god.
True
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 known for building the Great Pyramid? A. Tutankhamen B. Khufu C. Akhenaton D. Ramses II
Khufu
200
What term is used to describe a person who worships more than one god?
polytheistic
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
What were the 3 kingdoms in Egypt called?
Old Kingdom Middle Kingdom New Kingdom
300
What was the name of the famous female pharaoh?
Hatshetsup
300
What does afterlife mean?
Life after death
300
What are the large waterfalls in the Nile River called?
cataracts
300
What was the name of the plant that had many uses in ancient Egypt (hint: it was used for paper)?
papyrus
300
Astronomy helped ancient Egyptians develop A. new farming techniques. B. a calendar. C. a writing system. D. medicines.
B. a calendar.
400
Who changed the religion of Egypt and fired many priests?
Ahkenaton
400
Why did Egyptians bury treasures and food with their dead?
They believed the dead could use these things in the afterlife.
400
About how long is the Nile River? A. 500 miles B. 2000 miles C. 4000 miles D. 6000 miles
C. 4000 miles
400
Which job had higher status in Egyptian society: a priest or merchant?
priest
400
What is a dynasty?
A line of rulers from the same family.
500
Which two pharaohs were known for expanding the Egyptian empire during the New Kingdom?
Ramses II and Hatshepsut
500
How did the Egyptians and Sumerians view the afterlife? A. They both thought it would be happy. B. They both thought it would be miserable. C. Sumerians viewed it more positively than the Egyptians. D. Egyptians viewed it more positively than the Sumerians.
D. Egyptians viewed it more positively than the Sumerians.
500
What direction did the Nile flow in?
North to South
500
What were Egyptian homes made out of?
mud bricks
500
How did Hatshepsut's reign end?
She died or disappeared mysteriously
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