Approximately how many years did the ancient Egyptian civilization last?
3000 years
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What does the word Pharaoh mean in English?
"Lord of 2 lands"
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Who had chairs in their homes
Only the very wealthy. Everyone else had only stoosl.
100
At age 12, how did the hair style for boys change?
They had to shave off the lock of hair they grew on the side of their head. This symbolized becoming an adult.
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Name 3 things that someone might want buried with them?
their pets, food, games, riches, extra clothes, etc.
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Approximately how many people were thought to have lived in ancient Egypt?
4 million!
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What body of water is on Egypt's north shore?
Mediterranean Sea
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Where were common Egyptians (poor people) buried?
The Valley of the Dead
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Why was the Nile river so important?
It was a great supply of water for the people of this desert land, and it flooded every year bringing minerals into the soil.
300
Why is Tutankhamen so famous?
Not for being a good king! He was just a kid when he was Pharaoh, so he didn't really do much. He is really famous because of his tomb that was loaded with riches.
300
How old were people when they got married?
between 12 and 14 years old!
300
There was no money in ancient Egypt. What did they use instead?
They traded goods. For example, if you needed meat, you could trade corn for it.
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Where was King Tut's tomb discovered?
In the Valley of the Kings.
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The capital city of Egypt, Cairo was called what in the ancient times?
Memphis
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What did Akhenaten and his wife Queen Nefertiti try to change about the beliefs of the Egyptians?
They thought the people should only praise the Sun god, Ra.
400
Name 3 things kids did for fun in ancient Egypt.
board games, swimming in pools, art with paint or clay, sports similar to soccer--anything outdoors really!
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If your father was a pharaoh, you would become the pharaoh. What is this family of rulers called?
A dynasty
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Who is the only Pharaoh to be called "The Great"?
Ramses
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Which pharaoh is thought to have built Memphis?
The first pharaoh, Menes II
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Who was ancient Egypt's last and final ruler before the Roman's took over.
Cleopatra VII
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On really hot summer nights, what would the Egyptians do to keep cool?
Sleep on the roof.
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If the Egyptians didn't have money, how did they pay their taxes?
With whatever they had to offer! Food if they were farmers, building things if they were a carpenter, or writing down events if they were a scribe. Everyone had something to offer.