Pharaohs
Which Pharaoh dressed as a man to gain the same respect for her male counterparts?
Hatshepsut
What was built under tombs to help Egyptians go to the afterlife?
Tombs
What social class is the lowest?
Peasants
Egyptians were known for mummifying humans. What else did they mummify?
Baboons, gazelle, crocodiles, cats,
What is the river that flows through Egypt?
Nile River
This pharaoh constructed the first pyramid in Egypt
Khufu
What is one theory on how the pyramids were built? No aliens or minions.
Ramps (internal and external)
True or false: scribes are above artisans in Egyptian social structure
True
These were often stuck in jars to prepare the body for the afterlife
Human organs
Which way does the Nile river flow?
North
Which Pharaoh had more than 100 wives, and 100 children?
Ramses II
True or false: slaves built the pyramids
False. Skilled workers built the pyramids in Egypt.
Why was it difficult for Egyptians to move up the social structure?
Egyptians typically were born into a their social class. The highest classes were made up of almost exclusively family members.
Who is the Egyptian god of the sun?
The sun god Ra
This sea borders Egypt to the North
Mediterranean
This pharaoh was known as "The Patron of the Arts"
Senusret II
The first pyramid built was....
The Pyramid of Giza
Name one specific role a government official might have
Vizier, Treasurer, general
Priests had to do what before going into a temple
Shave their whole body, only eat foods meant for royalty
Name one current day country that borders Egypt
Israel, Jordan, Libya, Sudan