Ancient Egyptian: Achievements

What were the Egyptians skilled at building?

• Palaces and castles

• Bridges and roads

• Forts and towers

• Temples, tombs, and pyramids

What were pyramids used for?

• Burial sites for pharaohs

• Storage of food and supplies

• Housing for the pharaohs

• Religious ceremonies

What were the walls of the burial chamber in pyramids decorated with?

• Hieroglyphics

• Paintings of animals

• Pyramid Texts (religious writing and artwork)

• Portraits of pharaohs

How did the Egyptians transport stones for building?

• Using wheels

• Using machines

• Using cranes

• Using sleds and ramps

What did the Egyptians use to improve their pyramid designs?

• Foreign architects

• Magic and spells

• Advanced machinery

• Mathematical measurements

What writing system did the Egyptians invent?

• Cuneiform

• Calligraphy

• Hieroglyphics

• Alphabet

What were hieroglyphics mostly used for?

• Informal writing

• Engravings on temples

• Shopping lists

• Personal letters

What was the purpose of the Rosetta Stone?

• To communicate with gods

• To translate hieroglyphics

• To build a monument

• To record historical events

What material was used to write on in ancient Egypt?

• Papyrus

• Stone

• Clay tablets

• Animal skins

What is the origin of the word 'paper'?

• Rosetta Stone

• Demotic

• Hieroglyphics

• Papyrus