Chapter 4 Section 2

Question 1

Symbol that stands for a word, idea or sound

Answer 1

Hieroglyphic

Question 2

a writing surface similar to paper named after the papyrus reed that grew along the Nile River in ancient Egypt

Answer 2

Papyrus

Question 3

structure with triangular sides

Answer 3

Pyramid

Question 4

statue or other free-standing piece of art made of clay, stone, or other materials

Answer 4

Sculpture

Question 5

study of the structure of the body and its organs

Answer 5

Antanomy

Question 6

was a guide to the afterlife for dead souls

Answer 6

The book of the dead

Question 7

bright stars that appeared in the morning sky every year at about the same time the Nile flooded

Answer 7

Sirius

Question 8

famous statue that guarded the road to Kahfre’s pyramid

Answer 8

Sphinx

Question 9

12 months 365 days- used it to help farmers plan to plant and harvest crops

Answer 9

Lunar calendar

Question 10

ancient Greeks added it to the solar calendar

Answer 10

Leap year

Question 11

Name who the 3 pyramids of Giza were built for:

Answer 11

A) King Khufu
B) Khafre
C) Menkaure