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Mummies!
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100

Name three objects mummies were often buried with

Mummified pets, furniture, jewelry, food, clothing
100

What type of power did Pharaohs have?

Absolute power

100

How long is the Nile?

4,000 miles

100

Where is the Great Pyramid?

Giza

100

Who is the current president and Vice President

Donald Trump, Mike Pence

200

What is a sarcophagus? 

A stone coffin, often with inscriptions 

200
This Pharaoh died at the young age of 18 and was buried with many precious objects. The recent discovery of his tomb made him even more famous. 

King Tutankhamen (King Tut)

200

Which Sea does the Nile river spill into?

The Mediterranean Sea
200

Who was the Great Pyramid built for?

King Khufu

200
Three animals we saw at the Bronx Zoo?

Gorillas, giraffes, flamingos, peacocks, etc etc 

300

Which part of the body remains inside during the mummification process?

The heart

300

Which Pharaoh built the city of Memphis (near Cairo)

Menes

300

What is "silt"?

Fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water. This helped grow crops. 

300

Why did Egyptians build pyramids?

So that Pharaohs could have an afterlife 

300

Where is the World Cup going to be in 2020?

Qatar

400

Name the four organs that are placed inside jars during mummification

Lungs, intestines, stomach, liver

400

Name four responsibilities of a Pharaoh 

-Create an army

-Manage trade

-Build cities

-Protect the Ancient Egyptians

400
What is a "cataract" and how many are in the Nile river

A large waterfall--there were 6

400

How long did it typically take to make a pyramid?

Twenty years

400

Who are the three teachers in this room? 

Mr. Miller, Ms. Stern, and Mr. Webb