Geography
Religion
Agriculture
Politics
Fun facts about Egan/Sanford
100

This is the longest river in the world and resides in Egypt.

Nile River 

100

The ancient Egyptians were ____________ meaning they worshipped many gods. 

Polytheistic 

100

During dry season, farmers did this to their crops. 

Irrigated. 

100

Leader of Egypt 

Pharaoh  

100

What sports did they play in college? 

Football/Lacrosse 

200

This geographical feature served as protection form invaders coming form the north. 

Nile Delta 

200

These figures had a direct effect on all aspects of life, according to the ancient Egyptians. 

Gods/goddesses 

200
A reed plant that was used for many things, including weaving baskets. 

papyrus 

200

The Pharaoh appointed these to carry out his orders. 

Bureaucrats 

200

Where are they from? (Hint: different states)

Ohio/Maryland 

300

Egypt resides in this country. 

Africa 

300

Who is the sun god?

Re

300

Name one of the three main crops grown along the Nile. 

Wheat, barley, flax seeds 


300

Pharaohs were honored when the citizens made them tombs called what? 

Pyramids 

300

What were their jersey numbers in college? 

55 and 11 

400

The average temperature in this desert is 122 degrees.  

Libyan Desert 

400

A book of spells that the Egyptians followed in order to have a positive afterlife. 

The Book of the Dead 

400

A long pole with a bucket attached on the end, used to transfer water from the Nile to the basins 

Shadoof 

400

The upper class Egyptians were….

Priests and Nobles. 

400

What is the name of Mr. Egans dog? 

Indy

500

The nickname of the land of ancient Egypt, meaning “black land“. 

Kemet 

500

These individuals are believed to be the sun of Re. 

Pharaohs

500

True or false: The Egyptians used grains to make beer. 

True 

500

The most famous Egyptian Pharoh 

King Tut 

500

What is the highest amount of face off wins in a lacrosse game for Mr. Sanford? 

28