Geography
What is the name of the river that flows through Egypt?
Nile River
The belief in more than one God is called...
Polytheism
Pyramids in Egypt were used as what?
Burial Tombs for Pharoahs
a system of government with a king or queen ruler
Monarchy
how we get the things we need and want
Economics
What did the people of Ancient Egypt use to get water from the river to their fields?
Crop Irrigation
What is the name of the ruler of Egypt?
Pharoah
A writing system that uses pictures and symbols instead of letters
Hieroglyphics
Who was the second in command?
Visiers
directly exchanging goods or services for other good or services is called...
barter system
Where was Ancient Egypt located?
Northern Africa and parts of the Middle East
What do you call the process of preserving a body to stop it from decaying?
Embalming
What plant grew up to 10 feet high along the Nile?
Papyrus
In ancient Egypt, who had the most power?
Pharaohs
a piece of copper that weighed about 90 grams
Deben
What is the land where a river empties out into another body of water called?
Delta
Who is the God of Death in Egyptian Mythology?
Anubis
The ancient Egyptian number system had how many symbols that they could add, subtract, multiply, divide and count with?
7
What were the three branches of the military?
The Infantry, The Chariotry, The Navy
a group of people traveling together on a long journey
Caravan
Where was King Tutankhamen's tomb found?
The Valley of the Kings
What is a stone coffin that was used to bury Egyptian Pharoahs?
Sarcophagus
Ancient Egyptians used the Nile as their highway. Name 3 types of boats that were used (hint: 4 were listed during our Achievements slide)
Papyrus Boats
Wooden Boats
Cargo Ships
Who was the last pharaoh of Ancient Egypt?
Cleopatra VII
Who was in the upper class in the Social Pyramid of Ancient Egypt?
Pharaoh, Government Officials, Nobles, Priests