Geography/Vocab
Why was the Nile River so important?
Because it flooded every year and left behind fertile soil for farming.
Which kingdom was the first pyramid built in?
Old Kingdom
At what age did King Tut become pharaoh?
9
True or False: Eye makeup was popular with both men AND women.
True
Why did the chicken cross the road?
To get to Egypt OR to get to the other side of the Nile River
Which continent is Egypt in?
Africa
What was the Great Sphinx built for?
To guard the pyramids
Which pharaoh's father was Akhenaten?
King Tut
What was the most common job in Ancient Egypt?
Farmer
What was Thoth the god of?
Wisdom OR writing OR knowledge
What is a pharaoh?
The supreme leader of Egypt
How long is the Great Sphinx?
241 feet
How many artifacts were in King Tut's tomb?
Over 5,000
What were homes made out of in Ancient Egypt?
Sun-baked (dried) mud bricks
Who was the Great Pyramid built for?
Pharaoh Khufu
Where did Egyptians sleep in the summer?
On their roofs
How tall is the Great Pyramid today?
455 feet
Who was Akhenaten's wife?
Nerfertiti
How many people worked on the Great Pyramid?
Over 20,000 people
What was Akhenaten most famous for?
Trying to make it so that there was only one god OR getting rid of the old gods
How far away in miles were the Great Pyramids from the Nile River?
5 miles
Who was the architect for the first pyramid in Egypt?
Imhotep
What year did King Tut die?
1324 BCE
How many dynasties were there in Ancient Egypt?
31
What insect-bourne illness may King Tut have died from?
Malaria