Egyptian Life
What did farmers grow to make bread?
Wheat
Where did they bury their Pharaohs?
In a pyramid
NOTE: They stopped after many pyramids were raided, so they started using the Valley of the Kings instead.
What is the ruler of Egypt called?
Pharoah
What are hieroglyphics?
Ancient Egyptian writing
Who is the god of the mummification and the afterlife?
Anubis
What were the houses made of in Ancient Egypt?
Sunbaked mud
Which pyramid is the largest?
The Great Pyramid of Giza
Who was the LAST Egyptian Pharoah?
Queen Cleopatra
How are we able to decode and understand hieroglyphics?
Who is the goddess of the Moon, magic, love and healing?
Isis
When it was too hot in Ancient Egypt, where in the house did they sleep?
Trick question!
On the roof!!
How much does the Pyramid of Khufu weigh? (According to the book)
16 Empire State buildings
(About 8 KLCC's)
9 years old
When was the Rosetta Stone made?
About 196-200 BC
Who is the goddess of war and fire and also associated with medicine and healing?
Sekhmet
What did they cook their food in?
Clay ovens
How many pyramids have been discovered in Egypt?
130
Which Pharaoh was known for his bravery and strength and NEVER lost a war?
King Thutmose III (King Tut)
When was the first hieroglyphics started to be used?
3100 BC
What did the Egyptians think Hathor did for women?
Help women with childbirth, love and health problems.
What was the most popular board game in Ancient Egypt called?
Senet
What walks on 4 legs in the morning, 2 legs in the afternoon and 3 legs in the evening?
A human
Morning of life - baby
Afternoon of life - adult
Evening of life - old and walking with cane
Who was the first Pharaoh of Egypt and what city did he build?
King Narmer // He build Memphis
What colors were used to write hieroglyphics? (NAME ALL OF THEM!)
Red, yellow, green, black and blue
Why did Set kill Osiris?
Because he was jealous of his power in Egypt