Vocab
The Great Sphinx of Giza
Upper and Lower Egypt
True or False
The Nile River
100

What is the definition of shadouf?

A shadouf is a bucket lifter used to scoop water from the canals and pour it into the fields; this tool is still used today.

100

When was the Great Sphinx built?

It was built in 4500 B.C.

100

What is the color of the crown the king of Upper Egypt wore?

white

100

True or False: The Sphinx is called The Great Sphinx of Giza because Giza was the name of the Pharaoh at that time. If false, what is it named after?

False - Giza was the town it was by.

100

The Nile helped ________ and _________ travel from place to place.

people and goods

200

What is the definition of irrigation?

the watering of dry land by means of canals or pipes

200

The Sphinx is the head of a ________ and a body of a lion.

man/Pharaoh

200

What color crown did the king of Lower Egypt wear?

red

200

True or False: King Menes was the first ever pharaoh. If false, what was he?

True. King Menes was the first ever pharaoh.

200

Flood season was one of the busiest times for _________.

traveling

300

What is the definition of unification?

the joining of separate parts into one

300

Why is it called the Great Sphinx of GIZA?

because Giza is the name of the modern town it stands next to

300

What were the village leaders in charge of in Upper and Lower Egypt?

creating rules and making sure those rules were followed

300

True or False: The Great Sphinx of Giza was built in 5400 B.C.. If false, when was it built?

False. It was built in 4500 B.C.

300

It took a ________ to travel from Upper to Lower Egypt.

month

400

What is the definition of Pharaoh?

a title used by the rulers of ancient Egypt; this word refers to the "great palace" where the rulers lived; the title was later given to all the rulers of ancient Egypt

400

Why was it built?

to guard sacred places

400

Groups of villages joined together under the leadership of _______________.

kings

400

True or False: It was a 700 mile trip between Upper and Lower Egypt. If false, how long was the trip?

False. It was a 600 mile trip.

400

Taking a boat from Upper to Lower Egypt took _________ _______. (hint: length of time)

fifteen days

500

What is the definition of Old Kingdom?

the time when Egypt's early pharaohs worked to build unity within the country (lasted from about 2686 B.C. until 2181 B.C.).

500

What are the measurements of The Great Sphinx of Giza?

The Sphinx is 240 ft. long, 66 ft. high, and has a 13 ft. wide face.

500

What did King Menes do in 3100 B.C.?

He joined together Upper and Lower Egypt.

500

True or False: The fertile land made it great for traveling along the Nile. If false, what made a great trip?

False. The flowing water from the Nile made traveling great.

500

The farmers depended on the right amount of ___________ each year to grow their crops.

flooding