River & Land
What river runs through Egypt?
The Nile River
What shape is a pyramid?
Triangle shape / Pyramid shape
What do we call a ruler of Egypt?
Pharaoh
What do we call Egyptian writing?
Hieroglyphics
Where is Egypt? What continent is it in?
Africa
What happens when the Nile floods?
It waters the land and helps plants grow
What were pyramids used for?
Tombs for pharaohs / kings
What did a pharaoh wear on their head?
A headdress/crown.
What did Egyptians write on?
Papyrus
What kind of animals lived near the Nile?
Crocodiles, hippos, fish
What is the land near the Nile called that is good for growing crops?
Fertile land
What is the name of the big pyramid near Cairo?
The Great Pyramid of Giza
What is the name of a famous boy pharaoh?
King Tut / Tutankhamun
What is a symbol used in writing called?
A hieroglyph
What colors did Egyptians like to wear and use?
Gold, blue, red, white
What kind of homes did many people in ancient Egypt live in?
Mud brick houses
What giant statue has the body of a lion and head of a man?
The Sphinx
What did the pharaohs live in?
Palaces
What was used to carve writing into stone?
A chisel or tool
What is the name of the sun god in Egypt?
Ra
What desert is found near Egypt?
The Sahara Desert
What tools did Egyptians use to build pyramids?
Ropes, ramps, and stones
What did pharaohs do for their people?
Rule the land and keep them safe.
What do we call the person who wrote things down in ancient Egypt?
A scribe
What do you call it when someone studies old things and buildings?
An archaeologist