Ancient Egypt - Achievements

an ancient writing paper

• perfume

• papyrus

• hieroglyphics

• stone

What is the name of the Egyptian writing system?

• Cuneiform

• Hieroglyphics

• Latin

• English Standard

A pharaoh of Egypt that is famous for his tomb that was discovered. The tomb was largely untouched and was full of treasure. 

• Osiris
• Hyksos
• Tutankhuman
• Queen Nefertiti

In order to construct the pyramids, Egyptians had to have a strong knowledge of

• chemistry

• anatomy

• mathematics

What is papyrus?

• Type of ancient paper

• Type of fruit

• Type of building

• Type of language

Anatomy is the study of

• People and their lives

• Language and its structure

• Sculptures and its materials

• Body and its organs

Why did Egyptians practice mummification?

• to keep records of important information

• to pay off debts through work

• to provide the spirit a body in the afterlife

• to make a tomb for the leader

How did Egyptians develop and use their calendar?

• They used astronomy to determine when to build their pyramids.

• They used astronomy to determine when to plant and harvest crops.

• They used geometry to determine when to build their pyramids.

The Rosetta Stone was inscribed with which TWO languages?

• Greek

• English

• Hieroglyphics

• Roman

The Rosetta Stone was named after

• the place near where it was found.

• the man who found it.

• the material it is made out of.

• the museum where it is stored.