Vocabulary
A ruler of ancient Egypt
Pharoah
What continent is Egypt located in?
Africa
The Nile River is the longest river in the world. True or False?
True
Ancient Egyptians did NOT believe in the afterlife. True or False?
False
What is the most popular sport in Egypt?
Soccer
A stone structure built as tombs for the pharaohs in ancient Egypt
Pyramids
What is the capital of Egypt?
Cairo
What is the biggest city in Egypt?
Cairo
A system of writing that used pictures and symbols to represent sounds, actions, objects, and words
Hieroglyphics
What religion do most Egyptians practice?
Islam
Type of sailboat made of wood
Felucca
Egypt is located in the Middle East. True or False?
True
What are the colors of the Egyptian flag?
Red, White, and Black
Who was the youngest pharaoh in Egypt?
King Tut
What is the official language of Egypt?
Arabic
A large stone tab found in 1799 that helped experts learn to read hieroglyphics
Rosetta Stone
Famous pyramids are located in this Egyptian City southwest of Cairo
Giza
What is the climate of Egypt?
What body of water played a major role in the development of the Ancient Egyptian civilization?
Nile River
A large part of the Egyptian economy is _________.
Tourism
A large decorative container in which a dead body was placed in ancient times.
Sarcophagus
The Nile River empties into what body of water?
Mediterranean Sea
What major part of the Ancient Egyptian culture played a significant role in the government?
Religion
What plant did Egyptians use to make paper?
Papyrus
What is the official name of Egypt?
Arab Republic of Egypt