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
How many kingdoms existed in ancient Egypt?
Answer:
- Three
- Old, Middle, and New Kingdom
Fill in the blank: Human bodies were preserved for the afterlife through a process known as ___________.
Answer:
- Mummification
What was the first form of writing invented by ancient Egyptians?
Answers:
- Hieroglyphics
Fill in the blank: ________ Egypt and _________ Egypt became united in 3100 BCE.
Answer:
- Upper
- Lower
Using cardinal directions (N,S,E,W) describe the directional flow of the river.
Answer:
- South to North
Who is credited for unifying ancient Egypt and creating the first dynasty?
Answer:
- Narmer
- Menes of Memphis
What did Howard Carter discover in 1922?
Answer:
- Tutankhamen's tomb
Fill in the blank: The ___________ pyramid was built for Djoser in 2700 BCE.
Answer:
- Step
What stone slab helped decipher (de-code) hieroglyphs?
Answer:
- Rosetta Stone
What made travel difficult along the Nile River?
Answer:
- Cataracts
How many dynasties existed in ancient Egypt before it was conquered by the Romans in 300 BCE?
Answer:
- 31
The Hebrews who settled in Egypt in 1800's BCE founded which major religion?
Answer:
- Judaism
What plants were used to create the world's first form of paper?
Answer:
- Papyrus
According to the video, how many deities were worshipped over the span of 30 dynasties?
Answer:
- 30, 000
What type of deposits could be found along the riverbanks each spring?
- Fine black silt
- Black silt
Fill in the blank: The most important official, the _________, enforced the laws and wishes of the ruler.
Answer:
- Vizier
Provide the names of three deities that were important to all Egyptians? (Hint: There are four total)
Answer:
- Ra: Sun God
- Osiris: God of the underworld
- Isis: God of protection (for children)
- Anubis: God of the dead/guardian of tombs
Complete the sentence: Ancient Egyptians used astronomy to create the world's first ever ...
Answer:
- 365-day calendar
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