History
How many pharaohs were there?
Unkonwn amount, likely over 700!
What was the Ennead?
The group of the 9 most important deities.
Who was the architect of the Pyramid of Djoser?
Imhotep
What is the Naqada period also called?
Predynastic Egypt
Name 5 Pharaohs
Example: Ramesses II, Tutankhamen, Cleopatra VII.
During which period did Egypt reach its maximum extent?
During the New Kingdom, around 1550 - 1070 BC.
Name at least one out of the nine deities in the Ennead.
Atum, Shu, Tefnut, Geb, Nut, Set, Isis, Osiris, Nephthys.
How did Tutankhamun die?
He had a clubbed foot, mild scoliosis, a flat head and later suffered and dead from an infectet knee and malaria.
When did the Naqada period take place?
Around 3150 - 4000 BC
What is the oldest scroll of papyrus about?
Construction works about the Pyramid of Giza.
What was Memphis called in most of Ancient Egypt's history?
Mennefer, which means "Enduring and beautiful".
After Osiris was cut up by his brother Set and Mummified by his sisters Isis, Nephthys and his son Anubis. What part of Osiris was missing?
His Phallus
What is Merneith known for?
For being the first female "ruler" in Egyptian and World history.
How many eras of the Naqada period are there?
3
What is the Pyramid of Ahmose I Known by?
By being the last pyramid built in Egypt.
How high was the Ancient Egyptian population during the New Kingdom?
Around 20 million
How did Set try to win the last fight against Horus?
By challenging Horus to sail all of Egypt in boats made of stone... And Horus made his out of wood and covered it in grey paint, Set actually made his out of STONE... Horus won.
Who was Neithhotep?
The first woman mentioned in Egyptian and World history.
What is the Naqada III also called?
Dynasty 0 (Zero)
When did the Ancient Egyptian religion go extinct?
400 AD 550 AD
What is one of Ancient Egypt's greatest legacies?
Almost all of modern alphabets, Architecture, and many more.
What was the name of Anubis in Ancient Egyptian?
Inpu
Can you name one of Socrates' most famous quotes?
The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. There is only one good, knowledge, and one evil, ignorance. The more I know, the more I realize I know nothing. Wonder is the beginning of wisdom. To know, is to know that you know nothing.
How did we find out about the first king of united Egypt, Narmer?
What caused the death of Ramesses II?
A massive dental abscess (tooth decay/gum decay) which after many months or even years caused an infection, which caused blood poisoning.