Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs
Who was the last pharaoh of Ancient Egypt?
Cleopatra VII
How many pyramids were built in Ancient Egypt?
Over 100
This is the goddess of the moon, wisdom, and healing.
Isis
Which city became the new capital city?
Thebes
What was the writing system used in Ancient Egypt?
Hieroglyphics
Who was the famous female pharaoh who ruled Ancient Egypt?
Hatshepsut
Name the largest pyramid in Egypt.
Great Pyramid of Giza
Who was the god of the afterlife in Ancient Egypt?
Osiris
Name the river that flows through Egypt and was vital to its civilization.
Nile River
How did the Nile River affect Ancient Egyptian life?
It provided fertile land for agriculture, transportation, and served as a source of water.
Which pharaoh built the Great Pyramid of Giza?
Khufu
What was the purpose of the pyramids in Ancient Egypt?
To serve as tombs for pharaohs and their families.
Who was the god of the sun in Ancient Egypt?
Ra or Re
On which side of the Nile River were the majority of the ancient Egyptian pyramids built?
The west side
Name the famous queen who was married to both King Akhenaten and Tutankhamun.
Queen Nefertiti
Name the pharaoh who is known for his tomb discovered in the Valley of the Kings.
Tutankhamun
What material was primarily used in the construction of ancient Egyptian pyramids?
Limestone
This is the goddess of joy and love.
Bastet
What famous archaeological site in Egypt features colossal statues of Ramses II and was relocated to avoid flooding from the Aswan High Dam?
Abu Simbel
This group invaded Egypt and took over, but was later driven out by the Egyptians.
Hyksos
In Ancient Egyptian society, what title was given to the ruler who was considered divine and believed to possess god-like powers?
Pharaoh
What famous ancient monument in Egypt has the body of a lion and the head of a human?
The Sphinx
This is the god of funeral, death, and embalming.
Anubis
Where is the Valley of the Kings located?
Near Thebes
Which animal was considered sacred in Ancient Egypt?
Cat