Nile River
Give me a list of three reasons why the Nile River was so important to ancient Egyptians.
Possible answers:
- Food/Agriculture
- Defense/Protection
- Transportation
- Trade
Name the three kingdoms that existed during ancient Egyptian times.
Answer:
- Old, Middle, and New Kingdom
What did Howard Carter discover in 1922?
Answer:
- Tutankhamen's tomb
What tool was used to help with irrigating the fields beside the Nile River?
Answers:
- Shaduf
Fill in the blank: ________ Egypt and _________ Egypt became united in 3100 BCE.
Answer:
- Upper
- Lower
What artifact is kept in the British Museum but was not there when Mr. Gemmill went to visit (4 times!)?
Answer:
- Rosetta Stone
Using cardinal directions (N,S,E,W) describe the directional flow of the river.
Answer:
- South to North
Fill in the blank: The Egyptian belief in ______, _______, and _______ made their culture more humane than many earlier cultures.
Answer:
- Justice
- Truth
- Order
Answer:
- Anubis
Answer:
- Zenet
Who was the architect that is credited with building the first-ever pyramid?
Answer:
- Imhoptep
Fill in the blank: The Wall of the _______ separated workers and the pyramids they were building.
Answer:
- Crow
What two Seas are located close to the Nile River?
Answer:
- Red Sea
- Mediterranean Sea
How many dynasties existed in ancient Egypt before it was conquered by the Romans in 300 BCE?
Answer:
- 31
How old was King Tutankhamen when he died?
Answer:
- 19 years old
What plants were used to create the world's first form of paper?
Answer:
- Papyrus
According to the video, how many rulers ruled over the span of 30 dynasties?
Answer:
- 300
Fill in the blank: The earliest stone pyramid was built at __________.
Answer:
- Sakkara
- Saqqara
The Nile River was used for trade. What sought after gummy-like substance was used in trade?
Possible Answers:
- Myrrh
Fill in the blank: The most important official, the _________, enforced the laws and wishes of the ruler.
Answer:
- Vizier
What type of salt was used to help the drying process during mummification?
Answer:
- Natron
Complete the sentence: Ancient Egyptians used astronomy to create the world's first ever ...
(Hint: Be incredibly specific)
Answer:
- 365-day calendar
In the temple of Seti I (first) in Abydos what list can be found?
Answer:
- Family tree of rulers
The graffiti found in Djoser's pyramid can be dated back to what year?
Answer:
- 1, 300 BCE
Water level measurements were made using what tool?
Answer:
- Nilometer
Who is considered to be the most famous female pharaoh? (Hints: She ruled between 1400 BCE (18th dynasty)).
Answer:
- Hatshepsut
How many days might the mummification process last?
Answer:
- 70 days
What is the name of the tool that could help Egyptian pyramid builders check the vertical line of blocks?
Answer:
- Plumb line
How many individuals accompanied King Djer into the afterlife (human sacrifice)?
Answer:
- 587 individuals
In Narmer's cartouche what objects can be seen?
Answer:
- Catfish and a chisel