Advanced Math
Steep rapids formed by cliffs and boulders in a river
Cataract
Reed plant of the Nile Valley, used to make a form of paper.
Papyrus
Line of rulers from the same family.
Dynasty
Egyptian king
Pharaoh
Gods and goddesses
Deity
Area of fertile soil at the mouth of a river.
Delta
A writing system that uses pictures and symbols instead of letters and words
Hieroglyphics
Process developed by the ancient Egyptians of preserving a person's body after death.
Embalming
Body that has been embalmed and wrapped in linen.
Mummy
Huge triangular shaped burial tombs of Egyptian pharaohs built during the Old Kingdom.
Pyramid
Payment made by one group or nation to another to show obedience or to obtain peace or protection.
Tribute
A material burned for its pleasant smell.
Incense
Grassy plains that stretched across Africa south of the Sahara.
Savanna
What is the best team in the NFL?
Colts
Who is your favorite teacher?
Mr. Christie!
Why was 6 afraid of 7?
Are dogs or cats better?
Dogs!
Are you ready for this quiz?
Yes!
Who were the lowest class of people in Egypt?
Slaves
How did Ancient Egyptians remove a persons brain during the embalming process?
The Egyptian Empire reached its peak during the New Kingdom period (1550 to 1070 B.C.) How many years was this?
480
What kind of dog does Mr. Christie have?
Husky
What is the name of the Great Pyramid?
Giza
How did the Nile River and its surrounding area help the Egyptians evolve into a great Empire?
The Nile provided fertile land and the Sahara Desert provided protection from invaders.
What is Ra the god of?
The Sun