Who is the Egyptian god of the afterlife, who has the head of a jackal?
Anubis is the Egyptian god of mummification and the afterlife as well as the patron god of lost souls and the helpless
What was the title of the ruler of Ancient Egypt?
Why did the ancient Egyptians make mummies?
Because they thought the dead could be revived later
To remember their ancestors
To preserve their bodies so they can make use of them in the afterlife
What is the name of the Egyptian god of the sky, depicted usually as a man with the head of a hawk?
What will you find on the inside of a mummy's coffin?
Flower petals and dead cats
Sawdust, leaves and linen
How many pyramids are in Egypt?
True or False: The famous Cleopatra was not even an Egyptian.
She was actually Greek Macedonian, part of a dynasty that ruled Egypt since the time of Alexander the Great.
Which image depicts the Great Sphinx of Giza?
What did the ancient Egyptians keep in canopic jars?
Preserved organs of mummies
Which is the biggest pyramid in Egypt?
The Pyramid of Khufu is also known as the Pyramid of Giza and it is the oldest and largest pyramid.
What was the primary function of pyramids?
Tombs for the pharaohs and their queens
Temples to honor Egyptian gods
High landmark for scouting
Scenic landmarks to enhance the landscape
True or False: Cleopatra VII was the last queen and pharaoh of Egypt.
After Cleopatra's suicide Egypt was ruled by the Roman Empire.
How old was King Tut when he became Pharaoh?
What event marks the end of Ancient Egypt?
With the death of Cleopatra in 30BC, the Roman Empire took control over Egypt, ending its ancient period.