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Geography
The Nile
Hieroglyphs
Pharaohs
Pyramids
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An area of land in the middle of the desert that has a natural water source.
What is an oasis
100
Rich, fertile soil deposited by the flooding of a river
What is silt
100

A kind of picture writing used to communicate

What is hieroglyphs

100
The title of a king in ancient Egypt
What is a pharaoh
100
True/False: There was only one type of pyramid
False. there were step pyramids, curved pyramids, steep pyramids, etc.
300

How did the physical geography of ancient Egypt shape the development of its civilization? (3 possible answers)

Possible answers may include but need explanation: 1) The Nile River 2) The desert in and around Egypt 3) Connections to the Mediterranean Sea

300
What are three examples of how the ancient Egyptians used the Nile?
1) To fertilize crops (black silt) 2) For hunting and fishing animals 3) Trade route to the Mediterranean Sea
300
What did pharaoh Ahmenhotep III do with hieroglyphs to keep himself in power? (2 answers)
1) Made "newspapers" to promote himself 2) Used them to communicate to other nations
300
Name 1 pharaoh. Say 1 interesting fact about this pharaoh. Then explain whether or not you think this pharaoh was a good leader.
Various answers accepted (teacher decision)
300
How do historians and archeologists used the insides of pyramids and temples to tell about ancient Egyptian life. (2 possible answers)
They use the insides of pyramids that contain artifacts which represent the pharaoh's life as well as paintings and hieroglyphs that line the walls and tell us about the pharaoh's life.
400
The two main sources of the Nile.
What is the Blue Nile and the White Nile
400
Why does the Nile not flood anymore?
The Aswan dam was built to prevent the Nile's yearly flood
400
Where are we able to see hieroglyphs today?
In temples/pyramids or museums
400
How did Cleopatra die?
What is death by snake venom
400

When did the planning for a pharaoh’s tomb begin?

After he/she was crowned

500
What are the three bodies of water in or around Egypt?
The Nile, the Red Sea, and the Mediterranean
500
What direction does the Nile flow and why?
South to North, the water flows down hill.
500
How are we able to read/understand hieroglyphs today?
By using the Rosetta Stone
500
Who united the two kingdoms of Egypt and wore the double crown?
Who is Menes
500
What tells us of every day life for the ancient Egyptians?
Tomb and temple paintings
1000
The continent that Egypt is located on
What is Africa
1000
You can find this in the marshy delta of the Nile.
What is papyrus
1000
Who was the pharaoh that used hieroglyphs to remain in power?
Ahmenhotep III
1000

Name 3 qualities of a good leader.

kind, enforces the rules, generous (others may be accepted)

1000
What is a pyramid used for?
To store the body and artifacts of the pharaoh