The Nile
The Sphinx
Places in Egypt
Vocabulary
Random (related to Ancient Egypt)
100

Why did many Ancient Egyptians choose to live near the Nile River?

It was essential for survival. (food water etc)

100

Where is the Sphinx located?

In Giza next to the Pyramids

100

What direction does the Nile river flow and what sea does it flow into?

It flows North and flows into the Mediterranean Sea

100

What is "written language" and what were the symbols Egyptians used to write with called?

any communication done through writing

Hieroglyphics 

100

What continent is Egypt in?

Africa

200

What are cataracts?

Wild rapids that run through the Nile River

200

Why was the Sphinx built?

As a guardian of the great pyramid

200

Why was Giza significant to the ancient Egyptians?

Many famous ruler lived here (most notably King Khufu)

Home to the Great Pyramid of Giza

200

What does the word "ancient" mean?

A long long time ago

200

What were Pharaohs buried with?

Their earthly possessions (often gold, gems or other forms of wealth)

300

There was no such thing as money is ancient Egypt. How did the Egyptians use the Nile to earn wealth?

Trading with other countries

300

How long did it take for workers to built the Sphinx?

over 3 years

300

In what city were many Egyptian Pharaohs crowned?

Memphis

300

What woes the word "climate" mean?

The type of weather a certain area has over a long period of time

300

What type of paper did Ancient Egyptians use to communicate on?

Papyrus paper

400

How long is the Nile River and how many countries does it run through (double the points!!)

4,000 miles long and runs through 11 countries

400

Name 3 physical characteristics of the Sphinx

Missing it's nose

built with a beard

made of limestone

400

What were the 2 largest trading hubs in Ancient Egypt?

Luxor and Cairo

400

What does the word "contributions" mean?

The act of giving or doing something

400

Ancient Egypt was split into 2 parts. What were they called? 

BONUS POINTS if you can draw where they would be on a map

Upper and Lower Egypt:

Upper Egypt is in the South

Lower Egypt was in the North

500

Name 5 essential uses of the Nile River

clean drinking water

crops / farming

bathing

transportation

clay used to build buildings

flax used to make clothing

papyrus used for communication

500

What is one possible reason for the missing nose of the Sphinx?

Weather Damage

Vandalism

Religious or Cultural Motives


500

Name 5 barriers that protected Egyptians from outsiders

The Mediterranean Sea

The Red Sea

The Eastern Desert

The Western Desert

The Arabian Desert

Cataracts in the Nile

500

What does the word "architecture" mean?

The design of any man made building

500

Name 5 different ruler Ancient Egypt had

King Tut

King Khufu

Cleopatra

Nefertiti

Hatshepsut

Thutmose II

Alexander the Great

Ramses