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Did pharaohs hunt alone?
Rarely. They were usually surrounded by guards to ensure safety.
Why did Pharaohs switch from pyramids to tombs in the Valley?
To hide the tombs from thieves.
What was the most enjoyable aspect of being a pharaoh?
Living in luxury
What "salty" stuff was used to dry out a pharaoh’s body?
Natron
Who was the last pharaoh to rule Ancient Egypt?
Cleopatra VII
What did the pharaoh do during Banquets?
Entertainment by musicians and dancers.
True or False: The Valley of the Kings is located on the East bank of the Nile.
False, it's on the west bank.
What is the most important spiritual duty of the pharaoh?
Daily rituals and offerings to the gods.
During mummification, how did the embalmers get the pharaoh's brain out of their head?
Putting a long metal hook up their nose and pulling the brains out.
What empire conquered the Egyptians?
Ancient Romans.
Who dressed the pharaoh?
Chief of the Scented Oils and Pastes
Around how many tombs have been found in the Valley?
Over 63
What were the main political duties of the Pharaoh?
Collecting taxes, managing the economy.
What did embalmers stuff under the pharaoh's skin to make them look alive?
Sawdust, linen, and even sand.
What two items did pharaohs hold in their hands to symbolize their power?
The crook and flail.
Why were construction projects important?
To secure legacy in the afterlife.
Which female Pharaoh built a mortuary temple and had a tomb in the Valley?
Hatshepsut.
What was the most dangerous expectation of a pharaoh?
Leading armies into battle
What dead animal did Egyptian citizens put on their bad tooth?
A dead mouse.
Which pharaoh unified Upper and Lower Egypt into one kingdom?
Menes, also known as Narmer.
What happened if the pharaoh failed to perform rituals for the gods?
They believed that the Nile wouldn't flood, leading to famine.
What pharaoh's tomb is nearly 700ft long?
Hatshepsut.
Why did pharaohs spend so much time building pyramids?
To ensure immortality in the afterlife.
What "medicine" did people in Europe eat because they thought it had magical healing powers?
Ground up mummies.
Pharaohs were believed to be the human version of which falcon-headed god?
Horus.