Nebi
How old is Nebi?
14
What is Nimlot's age?
16
Approximately what percentage of Egypt was able to read and write at this time?
a. 99%
b. 50%
c. 1%
d. 0.5%
c. 1%
Where do the Mesh come from?
Libya.
What colour is most associated with royalty?
Purple
What is Nebi's mission?
To report Nimlot's betrayal to King Piye.
What does King Piye do at the Mountain of Purity?
He mediates and fasts.
What is the Egyptian name for the city "Thebes"?
Waset
Who's palace did Nebi work in before the story began?
a. King Piye'
b. Princess Amonirdis'
c. Nimlot's
d. Tefnakht's
Tefnakht (this is where he learned about Assyria and Tefnakht's plan!)
What is a "mercenary"?
Someone who fights for money (rather than fighting for a cause or for their country).
What does Nebi use to create his amulet?
The arrowhead that Nimlot shot into his leg.
What two colours are on Nimlot's family logo?
a. Green and black
b. Green and yellow
c. Yellow and black
d. Yellow and red
Green and yellow
Is the Delta in North or South Egypt?
(Double points if you can also identify if it's in Upper or Lower Egypt!)
North Egypt
Bonus: Lower Egypt
What is a "figurehead ruler"?
Someone who only appears to be the ruler.
(They have no actual power and may actually be controlled by someone behind the scenes)
What was Master Setka's relation to King Piye?
(2 possible answers)
1. Setka was Piye's spy.
2. Setka was Piye's advisor and friend.
What did Nebi name his horse?
(Double points if you can also name the horse's actual name!)
Hotep
Bonus: Akenesh
What two subjects has Nebi been studying with the Kushite army lately?
(Half points if you only get one)
1. The Kushite langauge
2. Army record-keeping
Name an Egyptian god that has been mentioned in the text.
Amon, Maat, Aapep/Apophis
What is General Purem's nickname?
Old Bullwhip
What symbolism does Captain Wosmol explain about cobras?
He says that cobras are defensive and don't attack unless provoked.
What is the name of Nebi's hometown?
Damanhur
What does Nimlot have tattooed on him?
A python representing the god Aapep/Apophis.
Name one of the regions of Egypt - or another nation except Kush - that takes part in the chariot races.
Regions of Egypt: the Delta, Waset/Thebes, Min-Nefer/Memphis
Other nations: Phoenicia, Samaria, Athens
What is Assyria's plan?
Destroy anyone who opposes them - including Tefnakht
Or: have Tefnakht become a figurehead ruler that rules Egypt for them
In which city did Nebi meet Princess Amonirdis?
Napata