Egypt
Where is Egypt?
Egypt is in Africa.
What is a "Pyramid"?
It's a massive tomb.
What is a pharaoh?
A Pharaoh is a King or Queen of Ancient Egypt.
How many languages did Cleopatra speak?
Cleo spoke 9 languages.
Why did the engineers build secret passageways and false rooms inside the pyramids?
To protect the treasures from the thieves.
When did this civilization begin?
It started more than 5,000 years ago.
Why did they put treasures, furniture and food next to the sarcophagus?
Because they believed in life after death, and they might use all that in the next life.
How old was Tutankhamun when he died?
Tut was 19 years old when he died.
What was her full name?
Cleopatra VII Philopator.
Where were mummies placed?
They were placed in sarcophaguses.
How long is the Nile River?
It's 7,000 km long.
How many pyramids are there?
There are around 130 pyramids.
How old was Tutankhamun when he became king?
Tut became king when he was 9 years old.
Who was the father of her first son?
Julius Caesar was the father of her first son.
How many items were found in Tutankhamun’s tomb?
There were more than 5,000 items.
Why was the Nile river important for the Egyptians?
Because it was used for: fishing, agriculture and transportation.
What can you find inside a pyramid?
Tunnels, chambers, passageways and secret rooms.
When did the archaeologist Howard Carter discover his tomb?
In 1922.
How old was Cleopatra when she died?
Cleo was 39 years old.
Who was the love of Cleopatra’s life?
Marc Antony was the love of her life.
What are mummies?
They are dead people wrapped up in bandages.
What did the paintings of the walls represent?
The story of the pharaoh’s life.
How many coffins were there in his sarcophagus?
There were 3 coffins.
What were Cleopatra and Marc Antony’s plans?
Their plans were to conquer more countries to be more powerful.
How long did this civilization last?
It lasted 3,000 years.