Why were the Nile River banks so fertile?
Because of the floodwaters that left rich black soil.
Who invaded Ancient Egypt?
Alexander the Great
Where did Ancient Egyptians live?
They lived in the desert.
Who was Thot?
He was the god of wisdom and writing.
How do we know about Ancient Egyptians?
Archaeologists learned a lot from Ancient Egyptian tombs.
Egypt is more than 90% ____________
desert
why did the Egyptians plant along the Nile riverbanks?
Because the soil was rich and fertile.
Who was the last pharaoh of Ancient Egypt?
Cleopatra
What did the stong winds across the deserts cause?
They caused sandstorms.
What animals could you find in the Nile river?
They could find different kind of animals, such as different types of fish, hippos and crocodiles.
Who do historians think was the first king of Egypt?
He was Narmer.
Why did the Nile River flood each year?
It flooded because there was heavy rainfall from June to September.
How was Ancient Egypt split?
It was split into Lower Egypt and Upper Egypt.
What was the main ingredient of paper in Ancient Egypt?
It was Papyrus
Which is one of the longest river in the world?
The Nile River
Who discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun?
Howard Carter did
Mention two excavation sites.
Valley of the Kings and Abu Simbel
Where is the Valley of the Kings?
It's near the city of Luxor.
What were the three periods or kingdoms of Ancient Egypt?
They were called Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom.
How are people who study Ancient Egyptians called?
They are called egyptologists.
Why did the Ancient Egyptians associated color black with life?
Because black soil was fertile.
During which period were the pyramids built?
They were built during the Old Kingdom.