Ancient Egypt

Why was the Nile River important to the Egyptians?

• It allowed them to farm, drink, bathe, and travel.

• It was a place to play.

• It had magical powers.

As part of the Egyptian religion, people worshiped many different gods and goddesses.

• True :)

• False :(

The hieroglyphs were the people who searched for the tomb of King Tutankhamun.

• True :)

• False :(

Scribes were the people in ancient Egypt who knew how to read and write.

• True :)

• False :(

The pyramids were structures with triangular sides that were like tombs for the pharaohs.

• True :)

• False :(

The Sphinx is an imaginary creature with the body of a lion and head of a person.

• True :)

• False :(

In ancient Egypt, Pharaohs were:

• kings.

• farmers.

• merchants.

Hatshepsut was special because:

• she was the first woman to rule ancient Egypt.

• she was the youngest person to rule ancient Egypt.

• she was a common person who became pharaoh.

What age was King Tut when he became the pharaoh?

• 9

• 20

• 16

What was King Tut's other nickname?

• The Golden Pharaoh

• Young One

• The Mighty Pharaoh