Egypt Daily Life
What river was essential for farming in Egypt?
Nile River
What desert surrounds Egypt?
Sahara Desert
What is the beginning of a story called?
Exposition
What material did Egyptians write on?
Papyrus
What famous structure was built as tombs for pharaohs?
Pyramids
What part of the plot is the most exciting or intense moment?
Climax
What is the name of the writing system used in Ancient Egypt?
Hieroglyphics
What was the purpose of mummification?
To preserve the body for the afterlife
What is the problem or struggle in a story called?
Conflict
What job did most people in Ancient Egypt have?
Farmers
What was the capital city during the Old Kingdom?
Memphis
What is the event that wraps up the story called?
Resolution
What was the name of the jars used to store the internal organs during mummification?
Canopic Jars
What structure was built to honor a pharaoh and has the body of a lion and the head of a man?
The Sphinx
What is the turning point that leads to the climax called?
Rising Action