MUMMIFICATION
Why was Cleopatra so famous?
Because she had a relationship with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony
What is the peak of Egyptian architecture referred to?
The Golden Era
Who was Claudius Ptolomeo?
Philosopher
Who was the god of the afterlife and mummification in ancient Egyptian religion?
The god of the afterlife and mummification in ancient Egyptian religion was Osiris.
What is a popular traditional Egyptian breakfast dish?
Ful Medames is a popular traditional Egyptian breakfast dish made from fava beans.
What is the origin and meaning of the name Cleopatra?
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Glory of the father
What were the pyramids used for?
As tombs for the pharaohs
Who was the pharaoh who lived the longest?
Ramses II reign for 67 years
Which Egyptian goddess was associated with magic, motherhood, and fertility?
The Egyptian goddess associated with magic, motherhood, and fertility was Isis.
Which is the longest river in the World?
The Nile River
What is mummification?
The methods of embalming, or treating the dead body.
Why is the sphinx missing its nose according to an urban legend?
Because Napoleon's troops shoot it off.
Who founded the dynasty Ptolemaic?
Ptolomeo of Soter
Who was the god of the sun in ancient Egyptian mythology?
The god of the sun in ancient Egyptian mythology was Ra.
What makes the Egyptian hieroglyphs special from the rest?
The hieroglyphs represented sounds. Creating the phonetic alphabet.
Who is the most famous mummy?
Cleopatra VII
How many pyramids are there in total in Egypt?
Around 118
Who was the son of Akhenaton?
Tutankamon
Which god was often depicted with the head of a falcon and was associated with kingship and the sky?
The god often depicted with the head of a falcon and associated with kingship and the sky was Horus.
What popular dance styles in ancient Egypt and when were they performed?
Some popular dance styles in ancient Egypt were the "khener" dance, associated with the goddess Hathor, and the "ebes" dance, performed by both male and female dancers. These dances were typically performed during religious ceremonies, festivals, and celebrations.
What is the purpose of mummification?
Preservation of the physical body was the main purpose of mummification.
What other civilization served as an inspiration for Egyptian architecture?
The Greek civilization
Who was known as the pharaoh's boy?
Tutankamon
Who was the goddess of wisdom, knowledge, and writing in ancient Egyptian mythology?
The goddess of wisdom, knowledge, and writing in ancient Egyptian mythology was Thoth.
Around what year were the ancient Egyptian mathematicians first developed?
3000 B.C.E.