Facts
Who was Ramses the great?
He was the ruler of Egypt from 1279BC to 1213 BC
What did Ramses mean when he said "she has stolen away my heart?"
He was in love with her.
Ornate
fancy, lavish, decorated.
What is on the walls of Nefertari's tomb?
Paintings, poetry, etc.
Where is Nefertari's tomb located?
Who was Ramses the Great's wife?
Queen Nefertari.
What does it mean when the passage says " Shed light on ancient Egyptian beliefs"?
Provide new information
Opponent
Why was their nothing in the tomb when it was discovered in 1904?
Tomb raiders had taken everything including the mummy.
What is known as the "Sistine Chapel" of ancient Egypt?
Nefertari's tomb.
Nefertari's tomb.
A large room.
What is Senet?
It is an ancient Egyptian board game.
Why was grave robbing frowned upon?
It was believed that this ruined the chances of the deceased individuals peaceful afterlife.
Why did the ancient Egyptians have elaborate burial rituals?
To help the deceased travel safely into the afterlife.
Elaborate
Carefully arranged.
What is the "book of the dead"?
It is an ancient funeral text that contained magical spells used to help the dead on their voyage to the underworld.
Why were Board games put into tombs?
To provide protection on the journey to the afterlife.
What was Nefertari's nickname?
Beautiful face, pretty with two feathers, or appeasing the God's.
Sarcophagus
An Egyptian stone coffin.
What was the queen wearing in the painting described in the second to last paragraph?
A white gown.
What is on the door of Nefertari's tomb?
An image of her emerging from the horizon.