The Pyramids
Burial places and monuments to the Pharaohs
Why were the pyramids built?
'Great House'
What is the meaning of the word Pharaoh?
As early as 3000BC
When did the Egyptians begin to use hieroglyphics?
Senet and mehen
What were two popular board games?
4110 miles
How long is the river Nile?
138
How many pyramids are there?
Cleopatra VII
Who is regarded as the last Pharaoh of Egypt?
Scribes
Wrestling and archery
what were common sports in ancient Egypt?
White and Blue Nile
What are the two main tributaries to the Nile?
Pyramid of Khufu
What is the largest Pyramid?
King Tutankhamun
Who is the most famous Pharaoh?
Papyrus, stones and tablets
What would the Egyptians write on?
Journey of the dead to the afterlife
What did the game of senet look at?
The Mediterranean Sea
Where does the Nile flow into?
Mostly Limestome
What material were the pyramids built?
Pyramids
Where were these Pharaohs buried?
Rosetta stone
what was the name of the stone which had hieroglyphics translated into Greek?
Most people lives close to the Nile River
Why were many Egyptians good swimmers?
Aswan dam
What is the name of the modern day dam which stops the Nile flooding towns and cities?
23 years
How long did it take to build the pyramid of Giza?
A cobra
What animal was on the Pharaohs crown?
Thousands
How many symbols were in hieroglyphics?
Cones of perfume
The Goddess Isis
Who's tears did the Egyptians believe flooded the Nile?