Egypt
What is a Pharaoh?
an ancient Egyptian king
What does cunniform and hieroglyphs have in common?
Both have the alphabet
What countries did the Egyptioans trade with?
Rome, Greece, Serbia
What was the largest social class in ancient Egypt?
Peasants
Which animal has the longest lifespan?
Tortoise
What was thought to happen to a pharaoh after he died?
Mummification
What body of sea did the Nile flow into?
Mediterranean Sea
Why was pyramids built?
protect their king in the after-life(safe-guard their soul)
How did the Nile River benefit Egyptians?
Helped Egyptians sail to other nations to trade
Provided natural irrigation, fresh water, and fertilization
What is the chemical symbol for water?
H20
What did scribes do?
Write and record
What is another nickname for the Nile River?
"The Gift of the Nile"
What is mummification?
Preserving the body after it dies
Why was Egypt a difficult country to invade?
It is surrounded by desert
What is the closest planet to the Sun?
Mercury
What is the difference between cunniform and hieroglyphs?
Cunniform = symbols
Hieroglyphs = objects
What kinds of things did the Egyptians trade?
Wheat, jewelry, barley, fruits, vegetables
Which continent is Egypt located on?
Africa
What types of things may be found in a phraroahs tomb?
Pets, loved ones objects
What is the Earth's largest canyon?
Grand Canyon
Who was the highest monarchy in Egypt?
Pharaohs (kings)
What kingdom was known for creating pyramids?
Old Kingdom
What was the three kingdoms of ancient Egypt called?
Old, New, and Middle Kingdom
An Egyptian pharaoh was considered to be a what?
A god
In Home Alone, where did Kevin's family go on vacation?
France