Mummies
Pyramids
Cleopatra
Egyptian Gods & Goddesses
Egyptian Clothing
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What is a mummy?
A mummy is the preserved body of an Egyptian Pharaoh
100
Why were the pyramids built?
The pyramids were built as elaborate tombstones for the pharaohs.
100
Why is Cleopatra famous?
Cleopatra was a female pharaoh, and she was a gifted leader?
100
How many gods and goddesses did ancient Egyptians believe in?
Ancient Egyptians worshipped thouusands of gods and goddesses.
100
Who wears a "galabea"?
Men where "galabeas."
200
How long did it take to mummify a body?
It took 70 days to mummify a corpse.
200
How many pyramids were found in Egypt?
There were about 80 pyramids found in Egypt.
200
How did Cleopatra die?
Cleopatra allowed a poisonous snake to bite her when she felt scared of people trying to overthrow her.
200
What is the name of one of the Egyptian Goddesses?
Isis was a goddess of the dead.
200
What colors are the "galabeas" that are usually worn in Egypt?
Men wear white, gray or light blue galabeas.
300
How did they remove the brain from the body, and what did they do with the brain?
They removed the brain with a hook through the nose, and they discarded the brain because it did not seem important to the ancient Egyptians.
300
How tall is the tallest pyramid?
The tallest pyramid is about 480 feet tall.
300
Who was the most important Egyptian god?
Ra, the Sun God, was the most important Egyptian god.
300
What does a "galabea" look like?
A galabea is a long loose shirt that reaches to the ankles.
400
Which organ was left in the body, and why was it left in?
The heart was left in because it was considered important, and it was needed for the afterlife.
400
How long ago were the pyramids built?
The pyramids were built more than 2,000 years ago.
400
When did Cleopatra rule Egypt?
Cleopatra ruled from 69 B.C. to 30 B.C.
400
How did the god, Osiris, die?
Osiris died in the Nile River.
400
Who wears a "hijab?'''
Egyptian women wear hijabs.
500
What other animals were mummified, and why were they mummified?
Cats and family animals were sometimes mummified so they could accompany the mummy in the afterlife.
500
About how many men did it take to build a pyramid?
Experts believe it took about 20,000 men to build a pyramid.
500
How old was Cleopatra when she died?
Cleopatra was 39 years old.
500
What are the names of two of the Egyptian gods of the dead?
Osiris, Anubis and Isis were the gods of the dead.
500
What is a "hijab?"
A hijab is a scarf that covers a women's head and hair.
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