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The ________ is the largest river in Africa.
Nile
A way of preserving a dead body so it doesn’t rot.
mummification
The romans built what to carry fresh water to other towns and cities?
aqueducts
A kind of writing using pictures and symbols.
Hieroglyphics
Romans usually wore what on their feet?
sandals
A cart with two wheels pulled by horses, used in war or races long ago.
chariot
Why were the pyramids built? What purpose did they serve?
As tombs for the pharaohs
A group of people living together with laws, jobs, and buildings.
civilisation
Name 2 things Ancient Romans did for entetertainment.
Watch plays
Watch chariot races
Go to public bath houses
A person who studies old things people left behind, like tools or buildings.
archaeologist
In ancient Egypt, organs were placed in __________ jars.
canopic
Things that are built, like houses, temples, or bridges.
structures
It took _____ days to complete the mummification process.
70 days
A large group of countries or lands ruled by one leader.
empire
Which disease do they think Tutankhamun might have died from?
malaria
What symbols did ancient Rome use to count?
Roman Numerals
A soldier in ancient Rome is called a __________.
legionnaire
Professional fighters who fought in arenas were called what?
gladiators
Gladiators fought in a very large theatre in Roma called the what?
The Colosseum
_____________ was pharaoh at a very young age but only for 10 years.
Tutankhamun
What year was Ancient Egypt conquered by the Romans?
27BC
Who founded Rome? (2 people, both names start with an R)
Romulus and Remus
Which Roman numeral symbol is used for the number 100?
C
A common person in ancient Rome was called what?
plebian
What did children do for fun in Ancient Rome?
hide and seek
dice games