Pharaoh Frenzy
What Pharaoh is known for being so young, dying at just 18 or 19 years old.
Tutenkhamun (King Tut)
Which river is the longest in the world?
Nile
What continent is Egypt located in?
Africa
How many deities were there?
2,000
How many seasons did ancient Egypt have?
3
Pharaohs of THIS kingdom were seen as human forms of Gods
Old Kingdom
What about the river made the Northern part of Egypt "Lower" and the Southern "Upper"
Direction of the current
What sea is located North of Egypt?
Mediterranean
What were the 2 types of gods?
Sun and Land
What type (job) of workers really built the pyramids? (List 1)
Engineers, architects, farmers
Which Pharaoh is known for changing Egyptian religion?
Akhenaten
The river was the "backbone" of Egypt for 4 major reasons... list 2
-Irrigation
-Drinking water
-Food source
-Travel/Transport
What plant grew throughout Egypt and was used for (almost) everything?
Papyrus
Who performed the task of mummifying a body?
Embalmers
This STRUCTURE was built to protect the pyramids of Giza
Sphinx
Who was the first female Pharaoh?
Hatshepsut
Of the 3 dangerous animals that lived by the river... list 2
-Crocodiles
-Hippos
-Snakes
What type of landscape kept Egypt safe from invaders?
Deserts
Who was the sun god?
Ra (Re)
In mummification, organs were placed in what kind of containers?
Canopic jars
Cleopatra was not of Egyptian heritage, she was ________ __________? (Be exact)
Macedonian Greek
For how many miles does the Nile flow?
4,132
What was the capital of ancient Egypt?
Memphis
Goddess of truth, balance, and justice?
Ma'at
Most pyramid bricks are made of what?
Limestone