Don't Be in De-Nile
What were the rapids in the Nile called?
Cataracts
How would Egyptians preserve their bodies for the afterlife?
Mummification
A government based on religious authority is called a _______________.
Theocracy
How many teeth does an adult human have? (Including wisdom teeth)
32
What were two environmental challenges that the ancient Egyptians faced?
1. Too much flooding wiped away crops
2. Too little flooding meant there wasn't enough farmland/food
3. Large deserts meant everyone had to live right next to the Nile
Egyptian scribes would keep records on paper material made from?
Papyrus
What was Egyptian writing called?
Hieroglyphics
The name of which African animal means "river horse"?
Hippopotamus
When would the flood waters of the Nile recede and mark the start of planting season?
October
Who built the Great Pyramids at Giza?
Khufu, his son, and grandson
Pharaohs were believed to be the reincarnation of the god ________________.
Horus
What naturally made food never expires?
Honey
What would cause the Nile to flood each year and approximately what month would this always happen in?
The snow on the mountains would melt in July and flood the Nile river
What pharaoh united Upper and Lower Egypt?
Narmer
Who conquered the Egyptians, thus ending the Middle Kingdom?
Hyksos
What country's flag is this? (Look to see where Mrs. LaRose is pointing)
Iceland
How did Egypt’s geography affect their outlook on life?
The Nile flooded on a schedule every year and was very easy to work with, so the Egyptians had a positive outlook on life.
What is the easiest way an Egyptian could rise to a higher rank in society?
Education--Learn how to read and write
What are two examples of Egyptian innovation?
365-day calendar, medicine, surgery, geometry, pyramids, hieroglyphics, papyrus paper, etc.
Which country invented ice cream?
China