Pyramids
Mummies
Hieroglyphics
Pharaohs
Geography
100

What type of stone was used to make the pyramids in Egypt?

Limestone and Granite

100

Besides people, what other animal could be mummified? 

Cats

100

What are hieroglyphics?

System of writing created by the the Mesopotamians

100

What is a Pharaoh?

the Leader or King of Egypt
100

In what continent is Egypt located?

Africa

200

What is another name for the Pyramid of Khofu?

The Great Pyramid of Giza

200

What is a mummy?

The body of a person preserved after death

200
Could MOST Ancient Egyptians read and write?

No, most Ancient Egyptians could not read or write. 

200

What are Pharaoh's responsible for?

Pharaoh's are both political and religious leaders

200

What river passes through Egypt?

The Nile River

300

Where are the pyramids built?

The pyramids were built to the West of the Nile

300

Why did Egyptians make mummies?

Egyptians believed in life after death

300

How could hieroglyphics be written?

It could be written in almost any direction.

300

Could women become Pharaoh's?

Yes, women could become Pharaoh's

300

What is the capital of Egypt?

Cairo

400

What shape is the base of the pyramid in?

The base of a pyramid is always a perfect square

400

What was the name of the process of creating a mummy?

Mummification

400

Did hieroglyphics use punctuation?

No, it did not use punctuation.

400

Who was the last Pharaoh of Egypt?

Cleopatra was considered the last Pharaoh of Egypt
400

What is the national language of Egypt?

Arabic

500

Who would be buried at the bottom of pyramids?

Pharaoh's were buried at the bottom of pyramids

500

Who were the mummies from Egypt?

People who could pay for the expensive process of mummification got to be mummies

500

What was one of the goals of hieroglyphics?

One of the goals was to make the writing look as beautiful as possible.

500

What kind of crown would Pharaoh's wear?

Pharaoh's wore a gold crown with the image of a cobra goddess

500

What kind of animals can be found in Egypt?

Crocodiles, Cobras, Jackals, Gazelles