The Worship of Isis
One of the most famous goddesses in Egyptian mythology, this was the rank of the the goddess Isis.
What is the oldest and most important?
Known as the founder of medical science, this Alexandrian did much for the area of study.
Who is Hippocrates?
This Greek mathematician was famous for creating the world's first steam turbine.
Who is Hero of Alexandria?
This founder of the business giant, Amazon, has a net worth of $125 billion dollars.
Who is Jeff Bezos?
These 2 reasons were why many people across the ancient world would worship the goddess Isis.
What is power to give new life (Nile flooding) and hope of life after death?
The Crab.
What is Cancer?
The Alexandrian mathematician, Eratosthenes, was famous for his calculation of this.
What is the circumference of the Earth?
Selling nearly 9 million pounds of them every day, this McDonald's menu item is the most sold item at the popular fast food chain.
What are French fries?
After the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, the remains of several priests of Isis were found surrounded by this.
What is treasure from the Temple of Isis? (they were trying to protect it)
The Archer.
What is Sagittarius?
Known as a center of science and learning, the city of Alexandria attracted many scholars from across the ancient world for these two sources of knowledge.
What is the Museum and the Library of Alexandria?
The female scientist, Mary the Jewess, was most widely known for this.
What is the invention of several scientific instruments?
This volcanic mountain is the destination of Frodo Baggins and Samwise Gamgee, in the classic book series The Lord of the Rings.
What is Mount Doom?
Temple of Isis remains were found in these two locations, showing how widespread the worship of Isis was in the ancient world.
What is London and the Black Sea?
The Twins.
What is Gemini?
These people studied the exterior of the human body, often claiming that studying the inside of the body was bad or wicked.
Who are the Greeks?
Many ancient procedures that were performed in Alexandria, are still performed today in the modern world. These six procedures are examples of this. (Name 3)
What is...
Removal of cataracts?
Reset bones with splints?
Tie veins and arteries?
Amputate limbs?
Stitch up wounds?
Make incisions?
Who is Cristiano Ronaldo?
The beginning of sailing season in Egypt was an incredibly anticipated time in the Roman Empire for this reason.
What is they could now send grain ships from Egypt to Rome, to feed the empire?
The Scales.
What is...
1. A large workforce of slaves?
2. Lack of technical skills?
3. Valuing scientific discovery more than industry?
Alexandria was an excellent place to study anatomy in the ancient world. This reason is often attributed to the vast knowledge of anatomy in Egypt.
What is mummification?
Who is Michael Phelps?