Social Studies Ancient Egypt

Question 1

Upper Egypt

Answer 1

The southern region

Question 2

Lower Egypt

Answer 2

The northern region

Question 3

Cataracts

Answer 3

Rapids

Question 4

Delta

Answer 4

A triangle shaped area of land made from soil deposited by a river

Question 5

Pharaoh

Answer 5

The title used by the rulers of Ancient Egypt

Question 6

Dynasty

Answer 6

Series of rulers from the same family

Question 7

Old kingdom

Answer 7

Was a period in Egyptian history that lasted for about 500 years from about 2700 to 2200

Question 8

Nobles

Answer 8

People from rich and powerful families

Question 9

Afterlife

Answer 9

Life after death

Question 10

Mummies

Answer 10

Specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth

Question 11

Elite

Answer 11

People of wealth and power

Question 12

Pyramids

Answer 12

Huge,stone tombs with four triangle shaped sides that meet in a point on top

Question 13

Engineering

Answer 13

The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes

Question 14

Middle Kingdom

Answer 14

A period of order during which Egypt reached the height of its power and glory

Question 15

New kingdom

Answer 15

The period during which Egypt reached the height of its power and glory

Question 16

Trade routes

Answer 16

Paths followed by traders

Question 17

Hieroglyphics

Answer 17

Egyptian writing system

Question 18

Papyrus

Answer 18

A long lasting paper like material made from reeds

Question 19

Rosetta Stone

Answer 19

A huge stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics

Question 20

Sphinxes

Answer 20

Imaginary creature with the bodies of lions and heads of other animals or humans

Question 21

Obelisk

Answer 21

A tall four sided pillar that is pointed in top