EGYPTIAN
What were the kings and queens of Egypt called?
Pharaohs
True/False
The pharaoh was the most powerful and most important person in Egypt?
True
True/False
Apples were used as fake eyes on mummies.
False, it was onions
In what country were the Egyptian pyramids built?
Egypt
Who was buried in pyramids?
Pharaohs
How many Pharaohs were there in total?
a. 170
b.18
c. 258
a.170
How old was King Tut when he died?
about 18
What were mummies wrapped with?
a. toilet paper
b. special cloth
c. old t-shirts
b. special cloth
True/False
Pyramids were made out of gold.
False, they were made from limestone.
What did tomb robbers steal?
treasures
The people of Egypt considered the Pharaoh to be...
a. half man and half woman
b. half man and half god
c. half troll and half snake
b. half man half god
In what valley was King Tut buried in?
Valley of the Kings
What is the name of the coffin that mummies were placed in?
a sarcophagus
What is the topmost stone of the pyramid called?
the capstone
What were the walls of pyramids covered with?
a. carvings and paintings
b. blood and diseases
c. diamonds and rubies
a. carvings and paintings
This Pharaoh was very successful and she made Egypt one of the wealthiest civilizations.
Queen Cleopatra VII
What pyramid is Khufu famous for building?
The Great Pyramid of Giza
DAILY DOUBLE
How were the brains removed from mummies?
a. through the ears
b. through the mouth
c. through the nose
c. through the nose
How many Egyptian pyramids are there?
a.138
b. 53
c. 1250
c. 138
Which is the largest pyramid?
the Pyramid of Khufu
Name 3 duties of the Pharaoh.
own the land, make laws, collect taxes, perform rituals, build temples, represent the gods, defend Egypt, be high priest of every temple.
Who was thought to be the first pharaoh to rule Egypt?
King Menes
Why were pharaohs mummified?
to preserve their body for the afterlife
What 2 things could you find in a pyramid?
Pharaoh, tomb, treasures, etc.
Who found the tomb of King Tut?
a. John Adams
b. George Washington
c. Christopher Columbus
d. Howard Carter
d. Howard Carter