Egypt
In Egypt, where do most people live?
By the Nile River
(Remember: Egypt is mostly desert... and it's really hard to survive in the desert)
What is the name of the main river of Egypt?
Nile River
At what temperature does water freeze?
32 degrees F
What are ancient Egyptian kings called?
Pharaohs
What continent is Egypt on?
Africa
How many stars on the United States flag?
50 stars
(each star represents a U.S. state)
What did mummies get buried in?
What is the name of the ancient Egyptian writing system?
Hieroglyphics
What type of environment is Egypt mostly?
Desert
What is the slowest moving animal?
Sloth
Why did Egyptians bury valuable items with them when they died?
To use them in the afterlife
Name all steps of mummification.
(there are 4 main steps)
1. Take out the brains.
2. Take out the internal organs (put in jars). Special care taken of the heart.
3. Soak body in natron salt for 35 days.
4. Wash off body, wrap in cloth, and place in sarcophagus.
Name 3 things the Nile River provided for the Egyptians.
* food and water
* good soil for agriculture
* transportation (boats)
Name the 5 human senses.
taste, sight, smell, touch, and hearing
What tradition does ancient Egypt share with Mexican culture?
Sharing food with the dead and celebrating their lives
(Dia de los muertos)
Name all 5 levels of Egypt's social pyramid in order.
* Pharaoh
* Nobles & Priests
* Scribes
* Artisans & Merchants
* Farmers, Slaves, Lower Class Workers
About how long is the Nile River?
More than 4,000 miles LONG
(and 1.5 miles WIDE at some parts)
Which fish has no brain or heart?
Jellyfish
How did King Tut die? (there are 2 theories)
* died from a broken leg that became infected
or
* was killed by a hippopotamus