Geography
What continent is Egypt in?
Africa
Pharaohs
Hieroglyphics
Does Egypt still exist?
Yes!
Name at least two benefits that the Ancient Egyptians received from living near a river.
Multiple answers possible (food source, water source, better for soil, easier transportation, etc)
Where were the mummified bodies of pharaohs stored?
In the pyramids in a sarcophagus
What was religion like for Ancient Egyptians?
They worshipped hundreds of gods and believed in life after death
What pets did Ancient Egyptians have?
What river was Ancient Egypt located on?
The Nile River
How long did Ancient Egypt last?
About 3000 years
Why were pharaohs buried with food, clothes, treasure, and other items?
They believed they could be used in the next life
What Ancient Egyptian invention did we get the word “paper” from?
Papyrus
Hot, dry, arid
What are the three periods that historians separate the history of Ancient Egyptian into called?
Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms
Name something that you can find right now in your bathroom that was invented by the Ancient Egyptians.
Toothbrush, toothpaste, combs, scissors, makeup, deodorant
Did Cleopatra live closer to when the pyramids were built or the release of the first ever iPhone?
iPhone
Point out around where Egypt is on a map.
(View map)
What are some of the things that caused the downfall of Ancient Egyptian?
Drought, famine, and invasions (namely from Libya)
What was something Ancient Egyptians did for recreation?
Board games
Who was the last pharaoh of Ancient Egypt?
Ramses XI