What kind of religion did the Ancient Egyptians have?
Polytheism, the belief in many gods and goddesses.
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What were the Ancient Egyptian's beliefs about the afterlife?
The body must be preserved and all possessions must be buried with the body to be complete in the afterlife.
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What does the term "medical" mean?
medical: pertaining to the science or practice of medicine
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What is a person who has gone through the embalming process called?
A mummy
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What was the purpose of building the pyramids?
To protect the bodies of the dead pharaohs.
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What is another term for gods and goddesses?
Deities
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What gave the Pharaohs so much power?
Pharaohs were believed to be gods on Earth. They were direct descendants of the sun god Re.
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What does the term "structure" mean?
structure: something built or constructed
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What is the name of the Pharaoh for whom The Great Pyramid is built?
King Khufu
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In which direction does the entrance of the pyramid face?
The pyramid entrance faces north.
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What are the important manuscripts that discuss the afterlife in Ancient Egypt?
The "Book of the Dead" or the Necronomicon.
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How were the stones for the pyramids transported to the pyramid site?
The stones were transported on the Nile River.
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What does the term "principle" mean?
principle: a fundamental or general law from which others are derived
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What is the name of Egypt's sun god?
Re
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The construction of the pyramids led the Ancient Egyptians to make advances in what areas?
Mathematics and astronomy.
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What process did they use to create a mummy?
The embalming process.
This is a Double Jeopardy!!! If you can describe the process of embalming, you win double points:)
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What did the Egyptians create that we still use today?
The 365-day calendar.
This is a Daily Double!!! For double points: How many seasons did the Egyptians have and what were they called? You must get both of these correct to get the full points:)
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What does the term "period" mean?
period: a span of time
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What is the name of the most important goddess in Ancient Egypt?
Isis, the protector goddess, who represented the loyal wife and mother.
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What is the name of the largest pyramid built and where is it located?
The largest pyramid built is The Great Pyramid and it is located in Giza.
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Name two main gods and two main goddesses, as well as, what they protect.