Geography
What continent is Egypt a part of?
Africa
Who was the "boy king?"
King Tut
Name the 6 levels of the social class pyramid.
Pharaoh, government official, priest, scribe, artisan, scribe
This sun god traveled across the sky each day in a boat that was one of the most powerful Egyptian gods.
Who is Ra
What is the sea to the North of Egypt?
This river was necessary for ancient Egypt's survival.
Nile River
Which pharaoh promoted trade?
Hatshepsut
This level of the social pyramid had the least amount of people but the most power.
Pharoah
This is the god of the afterlife, he was often shown with green skin and ruled over the dead.
Who is Osiris
What was the Great Pyramid originally built for?
Tomb for Khufu
The deserts surrounding Egypt helped them by...
Protecting them from invaders.
Which pharaoh had a passport?
Ramses II
What were the only two ways people could move on the social class pyramid?
Females marrying into another social classes and peasants or artisans buying their spot in scribe school.
With the head of a falcon, he was the sky god and the protector of the pharaoh.
Who is Horus
It is the longest river in the world and it flows north.
This fan-shaped area where the Nile meets the Mediterranean Sea was excellent for farming.
What is the Nile Delta
Who found King Tut's tomb?
Howard Carter
What did scribes write on?
Papyrus
This goddess, often shown as a cat or lioness, brought good luck.
Who is Bastet
Why did the vizier wear white?
White is a symbol of neutrality and the vizier had to stay neutral when solving problems.
What are the 3 main geographic features to consider when settling?
Water, topography, vegetation.
The title for a person who rules as pharaoh in place of someone too young to rule?
Regent
How many hieroglyphs were there? (your answer must be within 100 of the correct answer).
700
This goddess wore a throne-shaped crown and was known for powerful magic.
Who is Isis
What was King Tut's full name?
Tutankhamen