Geography
Egypt is the 'gift' of the ________________.
Nile (Alternative Answer: Nile River)
What was Egyptian writing called?
Hieroglyphics
What is the sculpture called with the body of a lion and the face of a man?
The Great Sphinx.
What is the process done after someone dies?
Mummification
Who is the God of the Sun?
Ra
Egypt is made up of two regions including Northeast ______________ and Southwest _________________. (Answers must be in the right order.)
Africa and Asia
'Hieroglyphics' means what in Greek?
"Sacred carvings"
Who were the pyramids built for?
Pharoahs.
How many steps are there in mummification?
7
Who is considered an 'invisible' God?
Amun
What are the two seasons of Egypt?
Summer and Winter
Why was it important to get your name carved into a wall in hieroglyphics?
To guarantee an afterlife.
How many pyramids have been identified in Egypt?
118
What did the Egyptians do to ensure they gained the favor of the Gods in the afterlife?
Made offerings/sacrifices
Who was killed by their brother (who wanted to rule the underworld)?
Osiris
What is the climate of Egypt? (1 word answer)
Desert
How could you tell which way you were supposed to read hieroglyphics on the wall? (Example: Left to right, right to left)
Which way faces and animals were facing.
What was the purpose of the pyramids?
Tombs for Pharaohs.
Why did the Egyptians mummify their dead?
They believed they would return to their bodies at some point. Mummifying the body allowed this to happen.
Which God and Goddess were brother and sister? What is significant about their relationship?
Osiris and Isis. They are brother and sister.
There are two sections of the Nile river based on colors. What are the two colors? (Must have both answers)
White and Blue
Which King and Queen were used as an example of people who had their name taken off walls by their successors (someone who took the throne after you)?
Tutankhamen and Hatshepsut
What is significant about the shape of the pyramid during construction?
Weight can be distributed evenly.
Who is the God of the dead?
Anubis
What can Amun's crown get mistaken for?
Corn