Geography
Egypt was a civilization that flourished around the
Nile River
The written language of the ancient Egyptians was
Hieroglyphics
Pharaoh
“Great House”
What is Mr. Byers' favorite basketball team?
Celtics
This civilization was surrounded by the Arabian desert on the East, and the__________________ desert on the west
Sahara
What was the name of the Egyptian ruler in the New Kingdom
Pharaoh
In order to prepare the Pharaohs for their journey to the afterlife _____________ brought riches into the tomb
Priests
What is Ms. Hines' favorite month out of the year?
October
To the North of Egypt was the ____________________________________ sea
Mediterranean
Which of the following did the ancient Egyptians NOT invent
War chariots
Priests preserved the bodies of the Pharaoh's by turning them into _____________
mummies
Does Ms. Holloway have a family member in the police force?
Yes
to the South was the _________ sea.
Red
A series of rulers in the same family, called a ____, was important in ancient Egypt’s government
dynasty
The Pharoah, _____________ connected the kingdoms of Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt
Narmer
True or false: Ms. Holloway has 5 brothers and 3 sisters
False
_________________________ were the lowest; this meant they did lots of hard work for no pay
Slaves
The first paper-like material was called _____ and was made from plants
papyrus
How did ancient Egyptians predict when flooding occurred each year
The appearance of a star.
True or False: Ms. A went skydiving off the grand canyon.
False