Geography
What continent is Egypt a part of?
Africa
Who was the "boy king?"
King Tut
Name the 6 levels of the social class pyramid.
Pharaoh, government official, priest, scribe, artisan, scribe
How many core classes are there?
5
What is the sea to the North of Egypt?
This river was necessary for ancient Egypt's survival.
Nile River
Which pharaoh promoted trade?
Hatshepsut
This level of the social pyramid had the least amount of people but the most power.
Pharoah
How many 6th grade exploratories are there?
6
What was the Great Pyramid originally built for?
Tomb for Khufu
The deserts surrounding Egypt helped them by...
Protecting them from invaders.
Which pharaoh had a passport?
Ramses II
What were the only two ways people could move on the social class pyramid?
Females marrying into another social classes and peasants or artisans buying their spot in scribe school.
Name at least 3 of the counselors at HMS.
Mr. Buckle, Mrs. Goebel, Ms. Johnson, and Mrs. Langer
It is the longest river in the world and it flows north.
The topography of ancient Egypt was a...
River valley
Who found King Tut's tomb?
Howard Carter
What did scribes write on?
Papyrus
What are the names of the 3 6th grade World Studies teachers?
Ms. Thrane, Mrs. Miller, and Mr. Eron
Why did the vizier wear white?
White is a symbol of neutrality and the vizier had to stay neutral when solving problems.
What are the 3 main geographic features to consider when settling?
Water, topography, vegetation.
How many years did it take to photograph, conserve, and move King Tut's artifacts?
How many hieroglyphs were there? (your answer must be within 100 of the correct answer).
700
When is the last day of school?
June 8th
What was King Tut's full name?
Tutankhamen