Geography
Which continent is Ancient Egypt found on?
Bonus: Point to it on a map.
Africa
Why were the Pyramids built?
as tombs for pharaohs, kings or queens, of Ancient Egypt
What was one of the most well-known types of architecture built in Ancient Egypt?
The Pyramids
What vocab word means: Long, Long Ago
Ancient
What is a Natural Resource? What are some examples from Ancient Egypt?
anything from nature that people use
Ex. water, gold, soil, papyrus, wheat, flax, etc.
Which body of water borders Northern Africa?
Mediterranean Sea
What plant was used to create paper in Ancient Egypt?
Bonus: What was language was written on this paper?
Papyrus
Bonus: Hieroglyphics
What is the design of buildings?
Architecture
What is a Human Resource? What are examples in Ancient Egypt?
people who work to produce a good/service
Ex. farmer, weaver, pharaoh, fisher, etc.
What directional location is Egypt located in Africa?
Hint: Think about your compass.
Northeast
What type of system helped the Ancient Egyptians become excellent farmers?
Bonus: Which river did this system use to sources its water?
A canal system
Bonus: The Nile River
What were two inventions used to tell time?
Obelisk and Water Clock
What is the written language used in Ancient Egypt called?
Bonus: How would you describe this written language?
Hieroglyphics
Bonus: symbols and pictures
What are three examples of Egyptian Goods?
fish, papyrus, wheat, etc.
What land feature is located in Northwest Africa and separates the Sahara and Mediterranean Sea?
Atlas Mountains
How did irrigation systems (like canals) help the Ancient Egyptians?
Bonus: What else helped the Egyptians with farming?
It helped them bring water inland for crops and animals.
Bonus: Having rich soil to farm with.
What invention did the Ancient Egyptians create that we still use today?
Bonus: How did the Egyptians create the calendar?
365-Day Calendar
Bonus: By studying the moon's phases
Good: an items that help you
Service: an action performed for you
What is a Capital Resource? What are some examples from Ancient Egypt?
man-made things we use to help make other things
Ex. clock, boat, paper, etc.
Which land feature covers most of Northern Africa?
Sahara Desert
What are three reasons the Nile River was important to Ancient Egyptians?
1. Rich farming soil
2. Water for drinking/bathing
3. Food (fish/other animals)
4. Trade/Travel
How did the Obelisk tell time?
Bonus: How did the water clock tell time?
It cast a shadow to tell time
Bonus: Water would trickle from the bottom. When it got to an "hour line", they would know the time.
someone who makes or grows things
The Nile is considered the "source of life" for the Ancient Egyptians. Why do you think it is called this? Is this a good name?
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