Egyptian Jeopardy

Geography

1

Of which two continents is Egypt located?

Mostly Africa but partly Asia

2

What is the capitol of Egypt?

Cario

3

The Nile River flows through two important reigons of Egypt called?

Lower and Upper Egypt

10

Ancient Egypt is sometimes referred to as the "      of the Nile"

"gift"

500

How long is the Nile River?

4,132 mi

Pharaohs

1

Name one women Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt discussed in notes

Cleopatra, Hatshepsut, Nefertari

2

Who was the last pharaoh of Egypt?

Cleopatra

3

Which female Pharaoh ruled for about 22 years?

Hatshepsut

10

Ramsesses ordered two enormous temples to be build for whom after they passed away?

Nefertari

500

How many siblings did Cleopatra have?

5

Number system

1

In hieroglyphic number system what symbol represents 100?

a rope

2

What number does a Lotus Plant represent?

1000

3

When was the number system first used?

Around 2,800 bce

10

Which number did they not have a symbol for?

The number zero

500

1 Million is symbolized as what in Ancient Egypt?

A god with his hands over his head

Tombs

1

In what kingdom was being buried in a pyramid Popular?

Old Kingdom

2

It is believed that when someone died that their what was written on the coffin or close by?

Name

3

What were old kingdom tombs called?

Mastabas

10

Where is king Tut's tomb located?

Valley of kings

500

The largest and oldest pyramid or the Pyramid of Giza was build for whom"s tomb?

Khufu"s

Food

1

Name one main form of cooking in Ancient Egypt

baking, boiling, grilling, frying, stewing and roasting.

2

It is believed that Egyptians really loved this type of vegetable

Garlic

3

What were the main food the Egyptians ate?

Bread and beer

10

How did Egyptians water their crops?

Basin Irrigation

500

The type of food people ate depended on their what?

Social status, wealth.