Build Me A Pyramid
What is the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World?
the Great Pyramid of Giza
Why was the discovery of King Tut's tomb considered to be an important archaeological event?
It allowed archaeologists to see what an intact Egyptian tomb contained.
What famous tomb did Howard Carter discover in 1922?
King Tut
Where is the Suez Canal located?
Egypt
What important ancient Egyptian monument(s) were moved so they would not be underwater when the Aswan High Dam was built?
the Temples of Ramses II and his queen Nefertari
How has the passage of time changed the condition of the Great Sphinx?
The Great Sphinx has suffered from erosion and vandalism.
How did Hatshepsut become the first woman Pharaoh?
Hatshepsut's stepson was too young to rule at the time of her husband's death, so she took the job.
What was the first thing that archaeologist Howard Carter's workers discovered after excavating in the Egyptian desert for five years without success?
Why would items such as live grenades, sunken vehicles and other war debris need to be removed from the canal?
Safety
Which archaeologist discovered a passageway into the Tomb of the Sons of Ramses II in 1995 under piles of debris and rubble?
Kent Weeks
Why is the work of scholar Jean-Francois Champollion important?
He deciphered the meaning of the hieroglyphs that help us to understand ancient Egyptian culture.
How long did Ramses the Great rule as Pharaoh?
almost 67 years
artist
How many years did it take to dig the 120 mile canal?
10 years
Which two bodies of water are connected by the manmade waterway, the Suez Canal, saving ships about 6,000 miles because they do not have to circumnavigate Africa?
About how old are the pyramids in Egypt?
Who was NOT a famous Egyptian?
King Tut
Howard Carter
Hatheshepsut
Howard Carter
How long did it take for Howard and his team to clear out the first room?
7 weeks
How did the Suez Canal change the way the world worked?
Whose toes were wrapped in Gold in his tomb?
King Tut
A pyramid is comparable to which object?
How many years was King Tut a leader for?
Nine
What was the name of the Lord who tasked Carter to search for King Tut?
Lord Carnarvon
What did the people of Egypt and Europe dig to make travel and shipping routes easier?
Suez Canal
What is oldest existing Egyptian monument?
The Great Sphinx