What were the three time periods of Egypt? (Give one example of each period)
Old Kingdom - Pharaohs built pyramids
Middle Kingdom - Military explorers were sent to expand Egypt's territories.
New Kingdom - Queen Cleopatra losing her land to Augustus and Rome.
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What are hieroglyphics?
Ancient Egyptians writing system.
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He is the G-d of the underworld (Egyptian name)
Who is Osiris?
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In what continent is Egypt located?
Africa.
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What does fertile mean?
Full of nutrients, allows plants and crops to grow.
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How were G-ds and Pharaohs connected in the eyes of Egyptians?
They believed pharaohs were G-ds on Earth.
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Describe the mummification process.
Ms. Schwartz will let you know if you gained the points.
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Osiris' son. He has the head of a falcon. Seen as the protector of kings.
Who is Horus?
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What famous river runs through Egypt?
The Nile River.
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People from other countries wanted cats from Egypt for...
Help in preserving their food.
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How old was King Tutankhamen when he became pharaoh?
9 years old.
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How did the writing materials of the Ancient Egyptians differ from those of the Ancient Mesopotamians?
Egyptians - papyrus and ink
Mesopotamians - carved into mud tablets.
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She is the wife of Osiris and mother of Horus. She is the G-ddess of children and marriage.
Who is Isis?
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Why was the Nile River so important to ancient Egyptian civilization?
Used it for irrigation, when the Nile flooded it left nutrients in the soil that left it fertile. Used Nile to transport goods on ships.
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What makes the Great Pyramid unusual among the places on Antipater's list?
It is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the World that remains today.
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What were four achievements the Ancient Egyptians are known for?
Ship-building, Creating a calendar with 365 days, Hieroglyphics, Pyramids.
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What was the name of the man who discovered King Tut's tomb?
Howard Carter.
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How did pharaohs get enough workers to build pyramids?
They ordered every Egyptian to work.
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What is the capital of Egypt?
Cairo.
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What animal is used to represent Anubis?
The Jackal.
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What is papyrus and what was it purpose?
Reeds woven together. Used as paper.
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Name a famous piece of artwork created by the Ancient Egyptians.
Statue of Queen Nefertiti, the Great Sphinx,
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Why would ancient egyptians put valuable items in the tombs of pharaohs?
They believed they would need them in the after-life.
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Into what body of water does the Nile River flow into?