Mortuary Architecture
Temples and Sphinx
Domestic Architecture and Irrigation
Famous Structures
General Things
100
What is the name of this Ancient Egyptian mortuary architecture?
The Valley of the Kings
100
What is the physical composition of a Sphinx?
A mythological creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human.
100
What is the name of major river that flows through Egypt?
Bonus: Which cardinal direction does the Nile flow?
The Nile River.
North.
100
Which pyramids is this? Hint: Vector stole it.
The Pyramid of Giza
100
Ancient Egyptian structures were generally composed of what two things?
Mud-bricks and stone.
200
This nine letter word is a driving factor as to why the Egyptians prepared tombs so specifically.
Afterlife
200
What was the Sphinx's purpose?
To guard the important tombs and temples of the area.
200
What one of the concepts of irrigation the Ancient Egyptians created?
Basin Irrigation, Canals, Water Lifting Devices
200
Alongside the Pyramid of Giza, what is the name of this pyramid also built by a pharaoh whose name starts with K.
The Pyramid of Khafre
200
Fill in the blank(s)
Ancient Egyptian architecture remains relevant today because it is _________ .
Durable
300
What can you imply based upon the mass and size of the Ancient Egyptian pyramids?
Wealth, Power, Time, and Significance of the Pharaohs
300
What is the purpose of the early Ancient Egyptian cult temples?
A place of worship and sacrifice of a certain god or goddess.
300
List three ways Ancient Egyptian cities model complex societies.
Temple, Palace, Police/Military Barracks, Offices, Storage, Archives, and Residences
300
Which temple, that sounds like the musical instrument cymbol, has four statues outside the entrance?
The Abu Simbel Temple
300
Ancient Egyptian architecture remains standing today for two primary reasons? What are they?
Location and composition.
400
What are three examples of things the Egyptians would bring with them into the afterlife?
Family, Slaves, Wealth/Gold, Belongings, Pets
400
What are the three parts of an Ancient Egyptian temple?
The outer courtyard, columned hall, and the sanctuary.
400
Name three famous Ancient Egyptian cities.
Armana, Thebes, and Memphis
400
Where is the Valley of Kings located?
Luxor, Egypt
400
Why did the Ancient Egyptians put so much effort and thought into the preservation of their work?
Their dedication to the afterlife.
500
Name at least two chambers of an Ancient Egyptian tomb.
Antechamber, Annex, Treasury, Burial Chamber
500
What famous part of the Sphinx is missing?
The nose.
500
Why are there not many Ancient Egyptian cities standing near the Nile today?
Hint: Imply how the natural disasters of the geographical region could affect it.
The flooding of the Nile cause severe erosion.
500
What was the first untouched Ancient Egyptian tomb ever found?
King Tut's tomb.
500
On the map below locate Ancient Egypt.
