ANCIENT EGYPT
THE NILE RIVER RUNS IN THIS DIRECTION.
NORTH.
This jackal-headed god was the protector of the dead and oversaw mummification.
Who is Anubis?
This region, meaning "land between the rivers," was home to some of the earliest civilizations.
What is Mesopotamia?
This Mesopotamian invention, used for transportation and pottery making, is one of the most important in history.
What is the wheel?
How many children does Mr. T have?
Two.
HE WAS THE YOUNGEST PHARAOH OF EGYPT?
KING TUT.
Egyptians developed this type of paper-like material from reeds.
What is papyrus?
These two rivers were essential to life in Mesopotamia.
What are the Tigris and Euphrates?
Mesopotamians were polytheistic, meaning they believed in this.
What is multiple gods?
Green.
These massive structures were built as tombs for pharaohs.
What are pyramids.
The Temple of Karnak was dedicated to this chief god of Thebes.
Who is Amun-Ra?
The Sumerians are credited with developing this first known writing system.
What is cuneiform?
This powerful Sumerian city-state is believed to have been the home of the legendary king Gilgamesh.
What is Uruk?
What was Mr. T's rock band called?
What is Royal Krown.
MUMMIFICATION.
The Great Sphinx guards these famous pyramids.
The pyramids of Giza.
This structure, a massive step pyramid, was built to honor the gods.
What is a ziggurat?
This Sumerian invention helped farmers bring water to their crops.
What is irrigation?
How old is Mr. T?
What is 237?
This ancient writing system used pictorial symbols and was written on papyrus.
Hieroglyphics.
This stone was key in deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphics.
What is the Rosetta Stone?
This code is one of the oldest recorded legal codes and was created by this Babylonian king.
What is The Code of Hammurabi?
The Sumerians divided the day into how many hours and the circle into how many degrees?
What is 24 hours and 360 degrees?
What color is Mr. T's SUV?