Geography
What is the Nile River shaped like?
It is shaped like a lotus flower
Why did ancient Egyptians mummify their dead?
To help them reach the after life
What direction did the pyramid entrance face and why?
They faced north to align with the North star
How did someone become the pharaoh?
Usually the role of pharaoh ran in the family.
Who was at the top of the social pyramid? Who was at the bottom?
Pharaohs top, slaves bottom
What 2 parts made up Egypt?
Lower and upper Egypt
What were pyramids designed to be?
Place to store tombs/ house the dead
Place to keep things the dead would need in the afterlife
What was the ancient Egyptians writing system called and what does it mean?
hieroglyphics and Sacred writing
Explain how the Pharaoh's role extended beyond politics
They could communicate to the gods
How long did the Pyramid of Giza take to build?
over 23 years
What part of Africa is Egypt located in?
North eastern part of Africa
Who were most pyramids built for?
The pharaoh and their families
Explain why the Great Pyramid of Giza is so important?
It is the oldest Ancient Wonder of the World, and the only one largely intact
How did the Nile River support food supply in Egypt?
The Nile flooded seasonally which helped enrich the soil which led to abundant food growth.
Could women be Pharaohs?
Yes or no
Yes, the role of the pharaoh ran in the family.
Both men and women could be pharaohs
What natural barriers surrounded the Nile?
BONUS 100 POINTS if you can answer how this affected their culture
the Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, mountains, a desert.
This isolated them which allowed them to develop a unique culture.
What did Egyptians believe the Gods/ Goddesses control?
Nature
What was the sphinx and why was it built?
a monumental statue with the head of a pharaoh and body of a lion. It was built for Pharaoh Khafre and in honor of his connection to the sun God Ra.
Explain how the Nile river was important to the Egyptian economy
It was an important trade route and allowed people to transport goods via boat.
It connected towns throughout Egypts which led to cultural interactions and exchanges.
true or false: the Nile river stretches over 4000 miles long
true