Culture
This animal was considered sacred/special because it "brought good luck to the home"
CATS
The large pyramids built by Egyptians were actually tombs created to bury _________________
PHARAOS (kings/queens)
GOVERNMENT
Egypt is no longer an empire, but just a _________
COUNTRY
The Ancient Egyptian religion had many gods, so it was ______________
POLYTHIESTIC
Egyptians built large structures for their gods called _______________________
TEMPLES
Regular people had to pay _______ to the government in return for protection
TAXES/TRIBUTE
Egypt is located in the CONTINENT of ___________
AFRICA
The most important Egyptian god was called ________ (the god of the Sun)
RA
Egyptians were the first to create paper, made out of a plant called ____________
PAPYRUS
The term/word used for a king/queen in Ancient Egypt is ____________
PHARAOH
The enviroment of Egypt is mostly ___________
DESERT
Ancient Egyptians believed that after we died there was __________
AFTERLIFE
The pictorial writing system of the Ancient Egyptians is called ______________
Religious leaders, known as _________, had high government power
PRIESTS
NILE RIVER
The language spoken by Ancient Egyptians is now ____________
DEAD
Egyptians used their knowledge of __________ (stars/planets) to create calendars.
ASTRONOMY
Different levels of society based on wealth and power is called ______________
SOCIAL CLASSES
NORTH