- What is the name of the river that played a vital role in the development of Ancient Egypt?
- Nile
- What are the monumental structures built by the Ancient Egyptians for their pharaohs’ tombs called?
- Pyramids
- What is the title of the rulers of Ancient Egypt?
- Pharaoh
- What is the system of writing used in Ancient Egypt characterized by pictures and symbols?
- Hieroglyphics
- What were the burial sites for common people in Ancient Egypt called?
- Tombs
- What is the name of the famous stone slab inscribed with a decree in three languages, including hieroglyphics?
- Rosetta Stone
- What is the Egyptian god of the afterlife and mummification?
- Anubis
- What is the process of preserving a body after death, as practiced by the Ancient Egyptians?
- Mummification
- What is the massive, human-headed lion sculpture with the body of a lion and the face of a pharaoh called?
- Sphinx
- What is the title given to the queen of an Egyptian pharaoh?
- Queen consort
- What is the fertile area of land surrounding the Nile River in Ancient Egypt?
- Nile Delta
- What was the main source of food and livelihood for the Ancient Egyptians?
- Agriculture
- What is the name of the chief wife of an Egyptian pharaoh?
- Queen or Great Royal Wife
- What is the Egyptian belief in the resurrection of the dead and their life after death?
- Afterlife
- What is the name for a system of writing on papyrus scrolls used for everyday purposes in Ancient Egypt?
- Hieratic script
- What is the purpose of the “Book of the Dead” in Ancient Egyptian culture?
- Guide to the afterlife
- What is the term for a small, sculpted figure often placed in tombs to serve the deceased in the afterlife?
- Ushabti
- What is the name of the river that flows from south to north in Ancient Egypt?
- Nile
- What is the colossal temple complex in Luxor, Egypt, with a large central avenue of sphinxes?
- Karnak Temple
- What is the term for a series of waterways and barriers built to control the annual flooding of the Nile River?
- Irrigation system
- What was the writing material made from the papyrus plant used by the Ancient Egyptians?
- Papyrus
- What is the name of the preserved body part of a deceased person often placed in canopic jars?
- Organs
- What is the ceremonial eye makeup worn by both men and women in Ancient Egypt?
- Kohl
- What is the Egyptian name for the realm of the dead, ruled by Osiris?
- Aaru
- What was the famous trade route that connected Egypt to the Mediterranean and the Red Sea?
- The Silk Road
- What is the name for the reed boat used by the Ancient Egyptians for transportation on the Nile River?
- Papyrus boat
- What is the term for the process of deciphering hieroglyphics from the Rosetta Stone?
- Decipherment
- What is the title given to the high priest of the sun god Ra in Ancient Egypt?
- High Priest of Ra
- What is the purpose of the “Opening of the Mouth” ceremony in Ancient Egyptian funerary practices?
- To ensure the deceased can eat and drink in the afterlife
- What is the name of the extensive collection of spells and incantations in the “Book of the Dead”?
- Chapters
- What is the term for the distinctive crown worn by pharaohs in Ancient Egypt, typically adorned with a cobra?
- Pschent
- What is the Egyptian concept of the soul, which consists of several parts, including the ka and ba?
- Soul
- What is the famous temple complex in Abu Simbel, featuring colossal statues of Ramses II?
- Abu Simbel
- What is the title of the chief architect and overseer of construction projects in Ancient Egypt?
- Vizier
- What is the name for the formal entrance to an Egyptian temple, typically marked by two large pylons?
- Pylon
- What is the name of the sacred lake often found in front of Egyptian temples?
- Sacred lake
- What is the term for a type of relief sculpture commonly found in Egyptian tombs depicting the deceased?
- Funerary stela
- What is the practice of aligning the pyramids and temples with the stars and constellations?
- Astronomical alignment
- What is the title of the high-ranking official responsible for administration in Ancient Egypt?
- Governor
- What is the term for the eternal life force and creative power associated with the sun god Ra?
- Akh
- What is the purpose of the ancient Egyptian “Shabaka Stone,” now held in the British Museum?
- Religious inscription
- What is the name for the symbol of life and protection in ancient Egypt, often shaped like an ankh?
- Ankh
- What is the primary purpose of the “Great Sphinx” near the pyramids of Giza?
- Guardian monument
- What is the ancient Egyptian concept of divine kingship, where the pharaoh is the intermediary between gods and humans?
- Pharaoh’s divinity
- What is the name of the oval or rectangular building used for mummification and funerary rituals in Ancient Egypt?
- Mortuary temple
- What is the term for the ritual of “Opening of the Mouth,” where a priest touched the mummy’s mouth and eyes to restore their function?
- Consecration ritual
- What is the name of the upper Egyptian region in Ancient Egypt known for its distinct culture and customs?
- Upper Egypt
- What is the term for the process of preserving a body and organs separately in canopic jars during mummification?
- Canopic preservation
- What is the purpose of the “Osireion,” an ancient Egyptian temple located at Abydos?
- Funerary shrine
- What is the name of the Ancient Egyptian goddess associated with motherhood, protection, and fertility?
- Isis
