SCRIBES
What do Scribes do?
They wrote things down.
On what continent was ancient Egypt located?
It is located in Africa.
What is a flood?
It’s when water overflowed.
What did Egyptians write on?
The wrote on papyrus papers.
Name one reason why the Nile River was important to the Ancient Egyptians?
Answer will vary. Ex. Because it made the soil rich when it flooded, they could grow plants that could be eaten as food.
What was on the walls of tombs and pyramids?
They were things the pharaohs liked when they were alive.
Name one thing that is needed to have a civilization.
A civilization needs people, laws, jobs, city, etc.
Who was King Tut?
King Tut was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh.
Name one powerful Egyptian god
Osiris, Isis, Horus
Where were the pharaohs buried?
They were buried in tombs and pyramids.
What did the ancient Egyptians put inside these canopic jars?
The pharaoh's insides, except for the heart.
What is an area of land that is very dry, where it does not rain much, and there are very few plants called?
It is called a desert.
What did Howard Carter find in King Tut’s tomb?
He found King Tut’s mask.
Who was Hatshepsut?
Hatshepsut is a woman pharaoh.
What is Egyptian writing called?
It is called a hieroglyphs.
What is a body that is specially treated and wrapped in cloth called?
It is called a mummy.
What is the name of the river along which the ancient Egyptian civilization grew?
The name of the river is Nile River.
What is the name of the desert located in Africa?
The name of the desert is Sahara Desert.
What were Ancient Egyptian rulers called?
Ancient Egyptian rulers were called pharaohs.
What is a statue with a lion’s body and a man’s head called?
It is called a Sphinx.