Social Studies - Week 7 Pyramids
Which of the following has not been a problem with the Suez Canal?
It greatly reduced the time to travel between Britain and India, and is still in use today
How has the passage of time changed the condition of the Great Sphinx?
The Great Sphinx has suffered from erosion and vandalism.
The Suez Canal is located in
Egypt
How did Hatshepsut become the first woman Pharaoh?
Hatshepsut's stepson was too young to rule at the time of her husband's death, so she just took the job.
Why is the work of scholar Jean-Francois Champollion important?
He deciphered the meaning of the hieroglyphs that help us to understand ancient Egyptian culture.
Why was the discovery of King Tut's tomb considered to be an important archaeological event?
It allowed archeologist to see what an intact Egytian tomb contained
Pharaoh Khufu
ruled during the old kingdom period and built the Great Pyramid at Giza
monument
something designed and built as a lasting public tribute to a person or event, usually a large statue or building; a site or structure preserved because of its historical or cultural importance
possession
something owned, the state of owning
What is the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World?
the Great Pyramid of Giza
decipher
to interpret or read (something confusing or hard to make out)
inscription
writing that is carved, pressed or painted on stone, brick, metal or other hard surfaces as a way of keeping a historical or religious record
What was not found by Carter and his team?
A curse
archeologist
A person who looks for bones, tools, and artifacts from people who lived long ago to find out how people lived then
How long did Ramses the Great rule as Pharaoh?
Almost 67 years
erosion
Processes by which rock, sand, and soil are broken down and carried away (i.e. weathering, glaciation)
Thutmose III
Stepson of Hatshepsut; considered a great pharaoh of the New Kingdom of Egypt
Why did the Temples of Ramses II and Nefertari need to be moved?
The building of The Aswan High Dam would have covered the temple with water.
Why would items such as live grenades, sunken vehicles and other war debris need to be removed from the canal?
They represent a serious safety risk to the ships passing through the canal.
Why was the search for another tomb in the Valley of the Kings considered a foolish idea?
They thought that there were no tombs to be discovered.
What famous tomb did Howard Carter discover in 1922?
Tutankhamen
sarcophagus
a large stone coffin; an ancient stone or marble coffin, often decorated with sculpture and inscriptions; King Tut's sarcophagus had three more coffins inside it, the first two covered in gold foil, and the third made of solid gold
limestone
a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals
obelisk
a stone pillar, typically having a square or rectangular cross section and a pyramidal top, set up as a monument or landmark.
locks
an enclosure with gates that raise or lower a boat, so it can pass through a canal
canal
long and narrow strip of water made for boats or for irrigation
Ramses the Great
ordered the construction of the temples over 3,000 years ago.