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Which god was the Ancient Egypt god of the sun?
Ra
The Great Sphinx has the body of a man and the head of a lion.
False.
A noble wants to send a message. What would he write on?
A papyrus scroll.
Approximately what percentage of Egypt is covered by desert?
About 95%.
Which sea borders Egypt to the east?
Red Sea.
Why was the Nile River so important to the Egyptians?
It provided fertile land
What material was most commonly used for clothing?
Linen
Why did the Egyptians build pyramids?
As tombs for pharaohs.
The pyramids were built as tombs for pharaohs.
True.
Which Egyptian queen is one of the most famous rulers in history?
Cleopatra VII
Ancient Egyptians wrote using hieroglyphics.
True
Why were cats so highly valued in ancient Egypt?
They protected grain stores.
What is the Capital of Eygpt?
Cairo
Which ancient writing system was used by the Egyptians?
Hieroglyphics.
What animal was considered sacred in ancient Egypt?
Cat.
A farmer wants to record his harvest. What would he use?
What is the name for the Egyptian system of writing?
Hieroglyphics.
Which famous river flows through Eygpt?
Nile river
Which famous monument has the body of a lion and the head of a human?
Great Sphinx.
Ancient Egyptians are especially known for preserving bodies through...
Mummification.
What was the main purpose of the mummification process?
To preserve the body.
Cairo is the capital of Egypt.
True.
The Great Pyramid of Giza is the only surviving...
Ancient wonder of the World.
What is Egypt's official language today?
Arabic.
Egypt is located mainly on which continent?
Africa.