Hieroglyphics
Tombs
Everyday Life and the River
Mummification
Miscellaneous
100
What is the paper Ancient Egyptians used to write called?
Papyrus
100
Who was the famous nine year old pharaoh that we learned about?
King Tutankhamun or King Tut
100
T/F During Ancient Egypt times, both men and women wore makeup.
True
100
What is the first step in the mummification process?
The brain is broken by a hook and removed from the body.
100
Often people and __________ went through the mummification process.
Animals; specifically cats but sometimes dogs and hippos.
200
Hieroglyphics were first discovered from a well-known stone. What is the name of this stone?
Rosetta Stone
200
At what age did the famous nine year old king die?
He died when he was only 18.
200
What is the name of the river used to build the Ancient Egypt civilization?
Nile River
200
Which four internal organs are removed from the body?
The liver, intestines, stomach, and the lungs.
200
What is the name of the jars used to hold the internal organs during the mummification process?
Canopic jars
300
Where were hieroglyphics usually found?
Inside tombs
300
Name three items that would be found in a pharaohs tomb.
Mural paintings, golden rings/earrings, guard statues, chariots, games, pets, clothing, furniture
300
Name three things the famous river was used for.
Washing, drinking, planting, traveling.
300
Which internal organ is kept in the body? Why?
The heart is kept in the body. Ancient Egyptians believed the heart was the source of intelligence and emotions. It was believed that people would need their heart in their afterlife.
300
What were the jars used to hold internal organs during the mummification process named after?
Gods and goddesses.
400
What is the name of the common board game used?
Senet
400
T/F All tombs look the same.
False
400
Name some of the type of jobs people may have had.
Pharaoh, scribe, carpenter, nurse, physician.
400
What is the container that the mummy corpse is placed in before being placed into the coffin called?
Sarcophagus
400
What country is Egypt located in?
North Africa
500
What is the greek meaning of hiero-glyphics
Sacred-carvings or sacred-engravings
500
T/F Tombs are usually relatively small.
Tomb sizes vary depending on the persons significance. Remember, sometimes chariots and boats would be placed within tombs for pharaohs and carpenters.
500
T/F In Ancient Egypt times, young children were taught to read and write at a very early age.
False
500
What is the salt mixture used to cleanse the inside and outside of the body called?
Natron salt
500
What is the capital of Egypt?
Cairo
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