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Geography
The Nile
Hieroglyphs
Pharaohs
Pyramids
100
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.
200
The continent that Egypt is located on
What is Africa
200
You can find this in the marshy delta of the Nile.
What is papyrus
200

How were Hieroglyphs used by pharoahs to remain in power?

Propaganda
200
Name 3 qualities of a good leader.
kind, enforces the rules, generous (others may be accepted)
200
What is a pyramid used for?
To store the body and artifacts of the pharaoh
300

Which desert surrounded Ancient Egypt.

The Sahara

300
Why does the Nile not flood anymore?
The Aswan dam was built to prevent the Nile's yearly flood
300
Where are we able to see hieroglyphs today?
In temples/pyramids or museums
300

Which Pharoahs tomb was found intact

Tutankharmen

300
When did the planning for a pharaoh’s tomb begin?
After he/she was crowned
400
What are the three bodies of water in or around Egypt?
The Nile, the Red Sea, and the Mediterranean
400
What direction does the Nile flow and why?
South to North, the water flows down hill.
400
How are we able to read/understand hieroglyphs today?
By using the Rosetta Stone
400

Which Pharoah was involved in the battle of Mediggo

Ramese II

400
What tells us of every day life for the ancient Egyptians?
Tomb and temple paintings
500
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
500
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
500

How did Ramses II depict himself in hieroglyphs? (2 answers)

depicted himself as a God like hero
500
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)
500
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.