Deities, Dudes, and Drama
This sun God was one of the most important deities in Egyptian religion.
Who is Ra.
Egyptians used this type of writing, often carved or painted on tomb walls.
What are hieroglyphics.
These massive stone structures served as tombs for pharaohs.
What are pyramids.
Egyptians used this system to measure and divide land after the Nile’s yearly floods.
What is geometry.
This organ was left inside the body because it was believed to be the center of intelligence.
What is the heart.
This jackal-headed god was in charge of mummification and the afterlife.
Who is Anubis.
These painted coffins held the bodies of mummies.
What are sarcophagi.
This mysterious monument has the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh.
What is the Great Sphinx.
Egyptians wrote on this paper-like material made from a reed plant.
What is papyrus.
This process preserved bodies so they wouldn’t decay.
What is mummification.
Egyptians believed this feathered goddess judged hearts to decide one’s afterlife fate.
Who is Ma'at.
Artists used this natural material, made from crushed minerals, to create colorful paints.
What are pigments?
Tall stone monuments with pyramid-shaped tops often placed in pairs at temple entrances.
What are obelisks.
Egyptians invented this 365-day system to track farming and floods.
What is the calendar.
Egyptian doctors used these natural substances — like honey or garlic — to treat wounds.
What are herbs or natural remedies.
This pharaoh tried to make Egypt monotheistic by worshiping only the sun disk Aten.
Who is Akhenaten.
Egyptian artists often painted people from the side, but eyes from the front — this style is known as this.
What is profile view.
This pharaoh’s pyramid is the largest in Giza.
Who is Khufu (or Cheops).
This ancient tool was used for cutting large stone blocks for temples and tombs.
What is a copper saw.
In addition to medicine, Egyptian doctors often said prayers to these supernatural beings for healing.
Who are the gods.
This Book contained spells to guide souls safely through the afterlife.
What is the Book of the Dead.
This beautiful queen is famous for her detailed painted bust, one of Egypt’s best-known artworks.
Who is Nefertiti.
The Egyptians perfected this architectural structure that helped support massive stone buildings.
What is the post-and-lintel system.
This simple tool helped Egyptians lift water from the Nile for irrigation.
What is a shaduf.
Egyptian doctors used these natural substances — like honey or garlic — to treat wounds.
What are herbs or natural remedies.