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The Pyramids and Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt
The Pyramids and Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt
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1
What was the purpose of the Sphinx?
Fart on intruders
To guard the Pyramids
Bring the Pharoahs to the afterlife
To be the Pharaoh's pet in the afterlife
2
Over time, Pharaohs got better at their jobs
True
False
3
What side of the Nile was the "Land of the Dead"?
West Bank
East Bank
4
How many blocks were used to build a pyramid
More than 2 million
More than 500,000
More than 10 billion
More than 5,000
5
What is a Dynasty?
Series of rulers from the same family
A group of elected leaders
A really long bloodline of cruel dictators
Series of best friend rulers
6
How tall is the Great Pyramid (Khufu)
450 ft
150 ft
5,000 ft
200 ft
7
We know the most about the Old Kingdom because it is easiest to find information and artifacts from that time period
True
False
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Pharoahs had absolute power over only the laws
False
True
9
Myths tell us that Anubis invented what?
Mummification
The Afterlife
Gold Coffins
Royal Tombs
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How long did it take to mummify someone?
2-3 months
42 Days
2-3 years
3-4 Weeks
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What was the average weight of stones in the pyramids
5,000 pounds
200 pounds
2,000,000 pounds
30,000 pounds
12
Hatshepsut most helped Egypt by...
Making her son wait to become Pharoah
Winning wars
Making alliances
Building large Temples
13
The Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms were the 3 main time periods of Ancient Egypt
True
False
14
Who was Egypt's Cheif God?
Horus
Osiris
Amon Ra
Amun
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Why was this side of the Nile called the "Land of the Dead"?
The Sun set here every night
It was dangerous to cross that side of the Nile
Mummies rose up on this side of the Nile
It's where they buried their dead
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The Middle Kingdom started the first Dynasties and Built the Pyramids
True
False
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Where were the oldest Pharaohs buried?
Pyramids
Hidden underground tombs
Temples
Mastabas
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Some of the oldest mummies are about how old?
1,500 years old
4,500 years old
200 years old
3,000 years old
19
Why was Egyptian Religion so important to it's people?
Helped them understand who the gods are
Allowed priests to live longer
Gave the Pharaohs power
Explained nature and everyday problems
20
Who was the God of the Dead?
Anubis
Osiris
Isis
Set
21
King Tut, Hatshepsut, and the Ramses Dynasty Ruled during the New Kingdom
True
False
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Why would other people be buried next to the Pharaohs?
To be brought along to the afterlife
To show respect to the Pharaoh
To be a good friend
To try to steal his treasures
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Pharaohs had to be Male
False
True
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What was the purpose of the Pyramids?
Honor the Pharaohs
Protect the Pharaohs and their treasure
Become world landmarks
Impress the World
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When did the New Kingdom Begin?
2020 AD
3000 BCE
1550 BCE
1087 BCE
