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TRUE OR FALSE:

Women had less rights than men

FALSE

Women had equal right in ancient Egypt, being able to own land and work as they pleased

100

What was the cause of the Great Pyramids changing from white to yellow?

A result of weather, erosion and pollution

100

Who is the original God in Egyptian religion?

BONUS POINTS: What was he the God of?

Ra, the Sun god

100

Where in the world is Egypt located?

The north-eastern corner of Africa

200

Which social class was second on the social pyramid?

Vizier / Senior officials / Priests

200

On average, how long did it take the pyramid builders to build one pyramid?

30 years

200

What was the Egyptian afterlife believed to be?

The afterlife mirrored the life lived by the person when they were on earth

200

TRUE OR FALSE:

Egypt is classified as a continent.

FALSE.

Egypt is a country which spans across both Africa and Asia

300

When children were old enough to start working, how did they decide what job they would go into?

They would inherit their parents jobs

300

What were the pyramids made from?

Lime stone

300

What does the term 'polytheistic society' mean in regards to Egypt?

Society who worships multiple gods
300

What are the 3 seasons of ancient Egypt?

BONUS POINTS: Use the Egyptian terms and what they mean ... 

Akhet (Inundation), Peret (Emergence), Shemu (Harvest)

400
During the Akhet season, the Nile River would flood all the farms and crops. To help the farmers, the Egyptians created a series of canals to navigate the water around their crops and continue to provide nutrients. What was the system of these canals called?

Irrigation

400

List up to 3 features of the architecture of the pyramids

- Kings/Queen chambers

- Gallery walk

- Relieving chamber

- Air shafts

400

When someone died in ancient Egypt, they were judged to determine if they would go to the afterlife or not. How were they judged?

BONUS POINTS: Name the Gods involved

Anubis would judge whether the person was worthy of the afterlife or not by weighing their heart with Ma'at feather

400

What landmark was considered the source of life in ancient Egypt?

The Nile River

500

What is a Nilometer?

A measuring system usually on pillars or planks which would measure the water levels of the Nile River

500

When the pyramid era ended, what happened to the Pharaohs once they died?

They were buried in tombs in the Valley of the Kings

500

Egyptians believed the Gods were responsible for all aspects of life. How did the Egyptians keep them happy?

Through religious sacrifice and rituals

500

How long is the Nile River?

6, 600 km