The Nile
Pyramids
Sphinx
Gods and Pharaohs
Grab Bag!
100
What are the 3 seasons of the Nile?
Flooding, Planting, Harvesting
100
Why were the pyramids built?
For the afterlife and/or to protect the bodies from robbers, floods and wildlife, and/or to honor the Pharaohs?
100
What purpose did the Sphinx serve?
To protect the Pharaoh's tombs
100
Who was Cleopatra and how did she die?
She was the last Pharaoh of Egypt/took rule at age 17, and killed herself with a snake
100
What is the first step in mummification?
Pull the brains out of the nose using a hook.
200
How long is the Nile?
Over 4,000 miles long
200
Who was the Great Pyramid of Giza built for?
Khufu
200
What is the Sphinx made of and what does it look like?
Made of Limestone and had a body of a lion and a head of human
200
What is the name of the God or Goddess of the Nile?
God - Hapi Goddess - Anuket
200
What is the name of Egyptian writing? How were people able to decipher this type of writing?
Hieroglyphics. They could tell what it said because of the Rosetta Stone.
300
What is the name of the water plant used to make paper?
Papyrus
300
How much did the average stone on a pyramid weigh?
2.5 tons
300
What is one of the theories as to how the Sphinx lost his nose?
Target practice, erosion, poor construction...
300
How old was King Tut when he died? What is the most likely cause of death? Why was he famous?
19 and most likely died from an infection in his leg. He is famous because his tomb was found intact and not robbed.
300
Name two things Egyptians traded for (imported)
Myrtth , incense, wood, farm animals, silver, cooper, gold and wine.
400
Where does the Nile end?
The Mediterranean Sea
400
What is the most logical or realistic ways the Egyptians built the pyramids?
Ramps and/or a pulley
400
Where is the Sphinx located?
Located on Giza Plateau
400
Why did Hatshepsut want to be painted as a king and wear a false beard? How long did she rule?
She wanted everyone to respect her like they would a king. She ruled for 20 years.
400
Name 3 things boats were used for...
Fishing, trading, transportation, war, the afterlife, carrying cargo
500
The most agriculturally rich area of the Nile is known as the...
Nile Delta
500
What were the blocks of the pyramids made of?
Limestone
500
The face of the Sphinx is supposed to be a portrait of Pharaoh...
Kahfre
500
Who is the God, Anubis and what is his purpose?
He is the original God of mummification and the afterlife, he is supposed to protect those during the mummification process and journey to the afterlife
500
Name two things Egyptians exported...
Pottery, stone, papyrus, linen, vessels, lentils, dried fish.
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