Geography
What river is known as the “lifeline of Egypt”?
The Nile River.
Who was the boy pharaoh whose tomb was found almost intact in 1922?
King Tutankhamun (King Tut).
What was the process of preserving bodies for the afterlife called?
Mummification.
What crop was essential to Egyptian agriculture and used to make bread?
Wheat
What is the ancient Egyptian writing system called?
Hieroglyphics.
Which part of Egypt is located upriver, near the source of the Nile?
Upper Egypt.
Who was the powerful female pharaoh known for her trade expeditions and building projects?
Hatshepsut.
Who was the god of the underworld and the afterlife?
Osiris.
What type of simple clothing did most Egyptians wear, often made of linen?
Kilts for men and sheath dresses for women.
200: What massive stone structures served as tombs for pharaohs?
Pyramids.
What are the two types of land in ancient Egypt, known for their contrasting colors?
Black land (fertile land) and red land (desert).
Which pharaoh is famous for signing the world’s first known peace treaty with the Hittites?
Ramses II.
Which goddess was known as the protector of children and the goddess of magic?
Isis.
What did ancient Egyptians write on, made from a plant found along the Nile?
Papyrus.
What artifact helped scholars finally decode hieroglyphics?
The Rosetta Stone.
Name the desert that protected Egypt from invasions to the east.
The Eastern Desert.
What title did ancient Egyptians give their rulers, meaning “great house”?
Pharaoh.
What is the name of the Egyptian sun god?
Ra.
What kind of jobs did scribes have in ancient Egypt?
Writing and keeping records.
What important mathematical concept did Egyptians use to construct their monuments?
Geometry.
How did the Nile’s annual flooding benefit Egyptian agriculture?
It deposited rich silt that made the soil fertile for farming.
Who was the last pharaoh of ancient Egypt before it was conquered by Rome?
Cleopatra.
What is the Book of the Dead?
A collection of spells and charms intended to guide the deceased through the afterlife.
What was the main reason for the differences in clothing between wealthy and poor Egyptians?
Wealthy Egyptians could afford finer linen and more jewelry.
What was the purpose of the Great Sphinx of Giza?
It was likely built as a guardian for the Giza Plateau and the pyramids.