Are You My Mummy?
What animals might you find in a mummy's tomb?
All sorts of animals, but especially cats, and even some frogs!
How many pyramids are there in Egypt?
We know about 138!
How many days were in the Egyptian Calendar?
365 Actually! Pretty amazing!
Who was the first Pharaoh, who united Upper and Lower Kingdoms?
Menes was his name, uniting was his game!
What did the Nile River bring with it when it flooded?
Fertile soil and Black Silt!
Which mummy was discovered with ALL of the burial treasure still in place?
King Tutankhamen (That's Tut to you)
How long did it take to build a pyramid?
Around 20 years!
If you were rich in Ancient Egypt, what might we find on your head?
Not hair! Most Egyptians shaved their heads, but if they could afford it, they wore wigs!
Which Pharaoh is responsible for the largest pyramid?
That would be Khufu, he was no Goofu!
How deep is the Nile?
Between 26 and 36 feet on average!
How much cloth was used to wrap a mummy?
A lot! One famous mummy was covered in over 9,000 feet of linen!
How much did each stone of a pyramid weigh?
Between 2-70 tons depending on the pyramid! That's more than an elephant!
As far back as 4,000 BC, the Egyptians were making what?
Eye Make-Up!
It was believed that the cobra on a Pharaoh's crown would protect them. How would it do this?
They believed it would spit fire to protect the Pharaoh!
What marked the beginning of the Egyptian Calendar?
What organ was thrown away during mummification because it was thought to be useless?
The Brain! The Heart was left in, as the Egyptians believed it was the source of intelligence and everything in life.
What direction does the Great Pyramid of Giza face?
Almost perfectly North! And they designed it that way without using a compass!
One of the most important inventions of Egypt, was used for over 3,000 years:
Papyrus was exported all around the Mediterranean Sea for centuries as the most important writing tool!
How long could a Pharaoh's coronation ceremony last?
Up to a whole year!
Even to this day, how much of Egypt's population depends on the Nile River for their water needs?
95%!
How long did the mummification process take?
About 40 days!
What constellation does the 3 Pyramids of Giza correspond to?
Orion's Belt! And the corners of each pyramid point to a temple in Heliopolis as well!
A long balancing pole with a weight on one end and a bucket on the other is called a:
Shadoof!
What fake accessory did all the Pharaoh's have?
A beard! Even the ladies!
What was the Gift of the Nile?
A Name for Egypt! That's how much they valued the River!