Egyptian Geography
What is the most important river in Egypt?
The Nile River
True or False: The Great Pyramids are located close to the Great Sphinx.
TRUE
True or False: Isis is the mother of Horus.
TRUE
How many boats were found in King Tut's tomb?
35
Who is the main character in "Nightmare Before Christmas"?
What valley was King Tut's tomb found in?
Valley of the Kings
What is the name of the artifact that was found in Egypt and had three different languages written on it?
Rosetta Stone
Name three gods/goddesses.
Answers will vary.
How many pounds did King Tut's funeral mask weigh?
22 OR 24 pounds
What color are the pom-poms used for Griswold in the month of October?
Pink
What body of water does the Nile River drain into?
Mediterranean Sea
About how many objects were found in King Tut's Tomb.
About 5,000
Who was the god of the Nile River?
Sobek
Who was the goddesses with the head of a cat/lion?
Bastet
What reptile was most important to the Ancient Chinese?
Dragon
What desert takes up much of Egypt?
Sahara Desert
What important landmark was believed to protect the Great Pyramids?
The Great Sphinx
What was Nun the god of?
Waters of chaos
What was the name of the god that was two of them combined?
Amun-Ra
When did World War II start and end?
1939-1945
What region of the world is Egypt located in?
Middle East
How many tombs were found in the Valley of the Kings before King Tut?
61 tombs
What was the name of the goddess of war?
Sekhnet
Name at least two colors that were used most often in Ancient Egyptian art.
Answers will vary.
When did the United States join World War II?
1941