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Book 2<br />
The<br />
<strong>Throne</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
fire<br />
eVenT kiT<br />
The second insTallmenT in The<br />
#1 new York Times BesT-selling series from<br />
r ic k r ior da n<br />
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GreetinGs, eGyptoloGists!<br />
The Kane Chronicles, Book Two: The <strong>Throne</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fire</strong> is now available<br />
in bookstores nationwide, continuing the adventures <strong>of</strong> Carter and<br />
Sadie Kane.<br />
In this second installment, the Kanes embark on a search across the<br />
globe for the Book <strong>of</strong> Ra, with the House <strong>of</strong> Life and Gods <strong>of</strong> Chaos<br />
hot on their heels.<br />
Where Carter and Sadie’s adventures continue<br />
on, yours can begin with our <strong>Throne</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fire</strong><br />
<strong>Event</strong> <strong>Kit</strong>! Inside this kit you’ll find party<br />
ideas, reproducible activity sheets, discussion<br />
questions, and more to make for one<br />
unforgettable Egyptian event.<br />
So put on your favorite pharaoh gear, brush up<br />
on your hieroglyphics, and get ready to party<br />
with The Kane Chronicles!<br />
Have fun,<br />
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Table <strong>of</strong> ConTenTs<br />
Party Like an Egyptian ................................................ 4<br />
Unearth the Chronicles ............................................... 6<br />
Join the Kane Army .................................................... 7<br />
How Well Do You Know Your Gods?............................ 8<br />
Ancient Egyptian Time Line ...................................... 10<br />
Here Comes the Sun God .......................................... 11<br />
Your Ba ..................................................................... 12<br />
The Ultimate Kane Chronicles Trivia Contest ........... 13<br />
Design Your Own Egyptian Mask .............................. 14<br />
The Animals Get Their Due ...................................... 15<br />
Pack Your Egyptian Bag! ........................................... 16<br />
Kane Character Challenge ........................................ 17<br />
Answer Key .............................................................. 18<br />
<strong>Event</strong> Poster ............................................................. 23<br />
About the Series ....................................................... 24<br />
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Party Like an egyPtian<br />
Host a party for the launch <strong>of</strong> The Kane Chronicles, Book Two: The<br />
<strong>Throne</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fire</strong>, to get into the Ancient Egyptian spirit and celebrate<br />
the adventures <strong>of</strong> Carter and Sadie!<br />
Consider these ideas for a successful event:<br />
BrinG Carter and Sadie to your Party!<br />
You can visit the Kane Chronicles Web site (thekanechronicles.com)<br />
for character images <strong>of</strong> Carter, Sadie, and other major figures from<br />
the series. Provide markers, crayons, scissors, and construction<br />
paper for your guests when they arrive to construct their own<br />
portraits <strong>of</strong> the Kanes and company as added decorations for<br />
your party!<br />
Once your guests have completed their drawings, put these<br />
pictures up as decorations for the party, to bring the Kanes to<br />
your event!<br />
God <strong>of</strong> the Party<br />
When inviting guests to your <strong>Throne</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fire</strong> party,<br />
ask them to choose one god from Ancient Egypt,<br />
and prepare three to five notable facts about<br />
their chosen figure. Then, have your guests come<br />
dressed up as their god to share with the party!<br />
You can provide prizes for “Best Dressed” (an<br />
Egyptian crown or copy <strong>of</strong> The <strong>Throne</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fire</strong>) or<br />
just make the costume party a fun bonus activity<br />
for guests, and let their creativity shine.<br />
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Party Like an egyPtian<br />
if i Were a God for a day<br />
Now that your guests have shown <strong>of</strong>f<br />
their own chosen Ancient Egyptian<br />
gods, spend some time going around<br />
the party and inviting your guests to<br />
imagine themselves as taking over the<br />
powers <strong>of</strong> that god for the day.<br />
Ask each child what they would do<br />
with their chosen powers. How would<br />
they tackle boring, day-to-day activities<br />
(brushing teeth, doing homework)?<br />
What cool things would their chosen<br />
god do that would make a normal day<br />
more fun? Spend some time getting<br />
into the Ancient Egyptian spirit with<br />
this icebreaker activity.<br />
anuBis<br />
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Unearth the ChroniCLes<br />
diSCuSSion QueStionS from the red Pyramid and<br />
the throne <strong>of</strong> fire<br />
How well do your guests know the Kane Chronicles series? The questions<br />
below, from The Red Pyramid and The <strong>Throne</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fire</strong>, will show who<br />
really knows their Kanes!<br />
1. Why do Carter and Sadie choose<br />
to record their story? Why is it<br />
important that they share the<br />
events that have transpired? What<br />
do they hope to accomplish by<br />
presenting their experiences?<br />
2. As The <strong>Throne</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fire</strong> opens,<br />
Carter states, “The point <strong>of</strong> this<br />
recording is to let you know<br />
what’s really happening and how<br />
things went wrong.” Consider this<br />
cryptic message. Do you think<br />
they are making the right decision<br />
to consider pursuing Apophis to<br />
stop the rise <strong>of</strong> chaos?<br />
3. Why is stopping the Kane siblings<br />
so important to the magicians from<br />
the House <strong>of</strong> Life?<br />
4. Consider Uncle Amos’s<br />
relationship with Carter and<br />
Sadie. Do you find it to be a<br />
positive one? Why or why not? In<br />
what ways is it more important<br />
now than ever?<br />
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5. Though they <strong>of</strong>ten argue and<br />
disagree, Carter and Sadie have a<br />
tight bond. What are some <strong>of</strong> the<br />
reasons they have grown so close?<br />
6. Considering the Egyptian gods<br />
introduced in The Red Pyramid,<br />
whom do you like the most? The<br />
least? Why?<br />
7. Describe Carter’s relationship<br />
with Zia Rashid. Why is she<br />
important to him?<br />
8. Given the events and ending <strong>of</strong><br />
The Red Pyramid, what do you<br />
predict are the biggest challenges<br />
Carter and Sadie will face in The<br />
<strong>Throne</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fire</strong>?<br />
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Join the kane army<br />
In The <strong>Throne</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fire</strong>, Carter and Sadie send out a djed amulet to recruit<br />
other “magically afflicted” kids around the globe to join their ranks!<br />
Do you have what it takes to join Carter and Sadie’s team? Now’s your<br />
chance. Fill out the application below to show why you’d be a perfect fit<br />
to join the Kane army!<br />
name:<br />
date <strong>of</strong> Birth:<br />
heiGht/WeiGht:<br />
SPeCial talentS:<br />
toolS/WeaPonS <strong>of</strong> ChoiCe:<br />
GreateSt StrenGth:<br />
i Would like to Be ConSidered to Join Carter and<br />
Sadie’S team BeCauSe:<br />
name: Walt<br />
yoUr FeLLow new trainees<br />
alSo knoWn aS:<br />
The Charm Maker<br />
SPeCial talentS:<br />
When backed into a corner, this is<br />
the guy you want chanting by your<br />
side. A strong ally, and not too hard<br />
on the eyes either.<br />
These new recruits will be joining the<br />
Kane ranks in The <strong>Throne</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fire</strong>!<br />
name: Jaz<br />
alSo knoWn aS:<br />
The Healer<br />
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SPeCial talentS:<br />
Aside from being beautiful, Jaz<br />
has a talent for healing and is an<br />
essential part <strong>of</strong> the team, in case<br />
anyone gets into a scrape.<br />
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how weLL Do yoU<br />
know yoUr goDs?<br />
Not all Ancient Egyptian gods are famous. In The<br />
<strong>Throne</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fire</strong>, there are a variety <strong>of</strong> gods who may<br />
not be as well known.<br />
How well do you know your Ancient Egyptian gods? Test<br />
your mettle by decoding the following five gods’ names,<br />
using the clues below for each.<br />
And if that’s not enough <strong>of</strong> a challenge, draw a picture<br />
<strong>of</strong> each god to match their characteristics and then<br />
add your own factoid about them. Good luck!<br />
CLUES<br />
1. Goddess <strong>of</strong> Women, Children,<br />
and the Family.<br />
2. Hid her son, Horus, among papyrus<br />
reeds as a baby to protect him from Set<br />
3. Recognized as protector <strong>of</strong> mummies<br />
after preparing the mummy <strong>of</strong> her<br />
husband.<br />
More About This God:<br />
_______________________________________________________________________<br />
______________________________________________________________________<br />
God #2: hthto<br />
God’S name:<br />
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God #1: SSii<br />
God’S name:<br />
CLUES<br />
1. God <strong>of</strong> Wisdom, Learning,<br />
and Writing.<br />
2. Also associated with Ra, God<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Sun.<br />
3. Often depicted as a man with<br />
the head <strong>of</strong> an ibis.<br />
More About This God:<br />
_______________________________________________________________________<br />
______________________________________________________________________<br />
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God #3: SPhaPio<br />
God’S name:<br />
CLUES<br />
1. Goddess portrayed with the head <strong>of</strong><br />
a lioness; “The Eye <strong>of</strong> Ra”.<br />
2. Believed to be a deity <strong>of</strong> great power and<br />
fury—she was charged by Ra with the duty<br />
<strong>of</strong> subduing Set and his minions.<br />
3. Believed to have both positive and<br />
negative qualities: the hot desert wind and<br />
sandstorms were her breath, and she was<br />
the source <strong>of</strong> pestilence; however, she was<br />
also believed to be the source <strong>of</strong> healing in<br />
times <strong>of</strong> disease.<br />
More About This God:<br />
_______________________________________________________________________<br />
______________________________________________________________________<br />
God #5: SBta<br />
Zia<br />
God’S name:<br />
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CLUES<br />
1. Monstrous reptilian associated with<br />
the Underworld whose purpose in the<br />
universe was to destroy creation.<br />
2. Carried Ra’s boat across the sky during<br />
the day, but would capsize it if the Sun<br />
God was not watchful.<br />
3. Associated with violent storms and<br />
earthquakes. Its fearsome gaze froze<br />
all who were locked in it except for Set.<br />
More About This God:<br />
_______________________________________________________________________<br />
______________________________________________________________________<br />
God #4: mSkethe<br />
God’S name:<br />
CLUES<br />
1. Goddess associated with music<br />
and dance, the Nile Delta, and<br />
cats.<br />
2. “The Fury in the Eye <strong>of</strong> Ra”; a<br />
dutiful and fierce protector <strong>of</strong><br />
her father, the sun god.<br />
3. Egyptians held lavish festivals in<br />
her honor as “goddess <strong>of</strong> plenty”<br />
and “mistress <strong>of</strong> pleasure.”<br />
More About This God:<br />
_______________________________________________________________________<br />
______________________________________________________________________<br />
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anCient egyPtian time Line<br />
3800<br />
3100–3000<br />
3100<br />
2550–2490<br />
2650–2134<br />
2040–1640<br />
1550–1070<br />
1508–1458<br />
1500<br />
1341–1323<br />
1367–1350<br />
1279–1213<br />
332<br />
51–30<br />
The history <strong>of</strong> Ancient Egypt is complicated, so to better understand all<br />
the Who, What, When, Where, and Why, we’ve constructed a time line<br />
below—but it’s blank! Using the list <strong>of</strong> major events, match each space on<br />
the time line with the corresponding letter next to the correct event. Note:<br />
all dates are B.C.<br />
30<br />
Good luck!<br />
maJor eVents<br />
A. Reign <strong>of</strong> female pharaoh<br />
Hatshepsut; Egyptian trade<br />
expands to Sudan, the Horn<br />
<strong>of</strong> Africa, and Mesopotamia<br />
B. Roman consul Augustus<br />
Caesar conquers Egypt;<br />
beginning <strong>of</strong> the Roman Era<br />
C. Earliest hieroglyphic<br />
writing; earliest evidence <strong>of</strong><br />
sun worship<br />
D. Menes unites the kingdoms<br />
<strong>of</strong> Upper and Lower Egypt<br />
E. Construction <strong>of</strong> the Great<br />
Pyramids at Giza<br />
F. Era <strong>of</strong> the Old Kingdom<br />
G. Origins <strong>of</strong> Nile Culture<br />
H. Era <strong>of</strong> the Middle Kingdom;<br />
period <strong>of</strong> interaction and<br />
migration with peoples <strong>of</strong><br />
SW Asia<br />
I. Reign <strong>of</strong> Cleopatra VII, last<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Ptolemaic rulers<br />
J. Dating <strong>of</strong> earliest samples <strong>of</strong><br />
the Book <strong>of</strong> the Dead<br />
K. Reign <strong>of</strong> Tutankhamun<br />
L. Reign <strong>of</strong> Amenhotep IV<br />
(later Akhenaton)<br />
M. Reign <strong>of</strong> Rameses II;<br />
Egyptian empire expanded<br />
into Syria, Nubia, and Libya<br />
N. Era <strong>of</strong> the New Kingdom;<br />
Egypt’s Imperial Period and<br />
golden age<br />
O. Macedonian emperor<br />
Alexander the Great<br />
conquers Egypt; beginning<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Hellenistic Era<br />
The answer to this puzzle is on page 19<br />
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here Comes the sUn goD<br />
The Egyptian Sun god Ra plays a major role in the events <strong>of</strong> The <strong>Throne</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fire</strong>.<br />
It’s time to give him his proper due.<br />
Review the following eight statements <strong>of</strong> fact (and fiction!) about Ra, and<br />
decide which are true and which are false. Write FACT or FICTION next<br />
to each statement.<br />
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•<br />
•<br />
•<br />
•<br />
1. During Akhenaton’s attempt to establish a<br />
monotheistic religion in Egypt, the deity was<br />
represented by a radiant sun-disc.<br />
2. Ra was the brother <strong>of</strong> the other early gods Horus,<br />
Isis, Osiris, and Anubis.<br />
3. The scarab beetle was the symbol <strong>of</strong> Ra.<br />
4. As a result <strong>of</strong> the nature <strong>of</strong> light and shadow,<br />
Ra was <strong>of</strong>ten associated with mystery and deceit.<br />
5. Ra was most <strong>of</strong>ten portrayed with the head <strong>of</strong><br />
a falcon.<br />
6. The other deity that Ra was most <strong>of</strong>ten associated<br />
with was the god Set.<br />
7. Ra was believed to cross the sky each day traveling<br />
in two boats.<br />
8. Though Ra was the god <strong>of</strong> the sun, his extreme old<br />
age kept him on earth rather than in the sky with<br />
his children.<br />
DiD yoU know . . . ?<br />
Egyptian priests referred to the sun god using a variety <strong>of</strong> names, most likely in<br />
an effort to unify conquered peoples under a single religion.<br />
Obelisks and pyramids may have been derived from the shape <strong>of</strong> the Benben<br />
Stone, a conical earth-mound believed to be the first place where the rays <strong>of</strong> Ra<br />
shone at the creation <strong>of</strong> the world.<br />
Ra was believed to pass through the life phases <strong>of</strong> birth, growth, and death each<br />
day and night.<br />
By the time <strong>of</strong> the building <strong>of</strong> the Great Pyramids, pharaohs were linking their<br />
ancestry to Ra as a method <strong>of</strong> legitimizing their power.<br />
The goddess Isis tricked Ra into giving her his powers by promising to heal him<br />
after he was bitten by a cobra that she formed from Ra’s saliva.<br />
The answer to this puzzle is on page 20<br />
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yoUr Ba<br />
In the Kane Chronicles series, Carter and Sadie each have a corresponding ba. Usually<br />
invisible to others, a ba is the Egyptian symbol <strong>of</strong> the soul, <strong>of</strong>ten taking the shape <strong>of</strong> a<br />
bird with your normal head attached.<br />
Think about what your ba would look like, and draw an image <strong>of</strong> it in the space below.<br />
Underneath your drawing, write a few lines describing your ba, and what it symbolizes<br />
to you.<br />
Definition <strong>of</strong> ba: The Ancient Egyptians believed that the ba was one <strong>of</strong> the essential<br />
components that made a person whole. They <strong>of</strong>ten considered it to be a part <strong>of</strong> the soul, and<br />
it represented an individual’s personality. The ba was unique in that it wasn’t contained<br />
within the human body; it had the ability to fly from place to place.<br />
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the ULtimate kane ChroniCLes<br />
triVia Contest<br />
How does your Kane Chronicles knowledge stack up against those <strong>of</strong> your friends?<br />
This is the ultimate test – The Kane Chronicles Trivia Contest!<br />
Use the 12 questions below to stage a trivia contest at your event, dividing<br />
your guests into two teams. Assigning two points to each correct answer, have<br />
the groups rotate to send one player up to the front <strong>of</strong> the event for each question.<br />
The team with the most points at the end wins!<br />
1. How old is Carter when he begins traveling around the world with his dad?<br />
2. What is Julius Cane’s favorite sport?<br />
3. Which goddess tells Sadie, “All empires fall. But the idea <strong>of</strong> Egypt is eternal—<br />
the triumph <strong>of</strong> civilization, the forces <strong>of</strong> Ma’at overcoming the forces <strong>of</strong> Chaos.<br />
That battle is fought generation after generation. Now it’s your turn.”<br />
4. Who was Pharaoh <strong>of</strong> the New Kingdom and notable as one <strong>of</strong> Egypt’s greatest<br />
conquerors?<br />
5. Who says, “She said she didn’t want me to know my father. But in truth,<br />
I’m not sure she knew what to do with me. I wasn’t like my cousin Horus.<br />
I wasn’t a warrior. I was a . . . different child.”<br />
6. Where does Sadie live while Carter and their father travel the world?<br />
7. Why do Julius and the Fausts keep Sadie and Carter separated?<br />
8. Who says, “Christmas Eve, and we’re going to see some moldy old relics<br />
from Egypt. Do you ever think about anything else?”<br />
9. What possession <strong>of</strong> Julius Kane does Carter call “his good luck charm”?<br />
10. Who is identified as the last pharaoh, whose reign was ended by<br />
the Roman conquest <strong>of</strong> Egypt?<br />
11. What important historical artifact does Carter and Sadie’s dad<br />
accidentally break while at the British Museum?<br />
12. What did Sadie’s father give her as a going-away gift when<br />
she went to live with her grandparents?<br />
What if your game ends in a tie? Use the three statements below<br />
as tie-breaker questions. Each statement is incorrect, but why?<br />
The first team to correct each statement is awarded 5 bonus points!<br />
1. Ancient Egyptians worshipped kangaroos and believed them to<br />
be sacred animals.<br />
2. Thoth is the god <strong>of</strong> dead pharaohs and the underworld.<br />
3. Uncle Amos is a magician in the 1st Nome <strong>of</strong> the House <strong>of</strong> Life.<br />
The answer to this puzzle is on page 20<br />
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Design yoUr own<br />
egyPtian mask<br />
Masks hold a great deal <strong>of</strong> importance to Ancient Egyptians, as symbols in burial<br />
rituals and ceremonies and other rites <strong>of</strong> passage.<br />
Now is your chance to create your own Egyptian mask! In the space below, draw<br />
your own Egyptian mask creation.<br />
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the animaLs get their DUe<br />
The Kanes and Egyptian gods and goddesses aren’t the only key figures in The Kane<br />
Chronicles. It’s time for the animals in the series to get their moment to shine!<br />
Next to each <strong>of</strong> the listings below, write a line on the importance <strong>of</strong> each animal in<br />
Ancient Egyptian culture. We’ve started you out with a fact on each.<br />
CroCoDiLe:<br />
Cat:<br />
Fact: Cats in Ancient Egypt served the practical purpose<br />
<strong>of</strong> warding <strong>of</strong>f rodents and dangerous snakes.<br />
More about cats in Ancient Egypt:<br />
hiPPoPotamUs:<br />
Fact: Typically painted bright blue to represent the Nile, and<br />
<strong>of</strong>ten also decorated with lotus flowers—symbols <strong>of</strong> creation<br />
and rebirth—figurines <strong>of</strong> hippos were <strong>of</strong>ten placed in burial<br />
chambers as totems for an easy transition to the afterlife.<br />
More about hippos in Ancient Egypt:<br />
Fact: Nile crocodiles, like hippos, were both revered and reviled. They<br />
were associated with the waters and marshes <strong>of</strong> the Nile River, which<br />
were the source <strong>of</strong> all life in Egypt.<br />
More about crocodiles in Ancient Egypt:<br />
JaCkaL:<br />
Fact: Whether these wild canines were jackals or actually<br />
a species <strong>of</strong> wolf is a subject for debate. Regardless, they<br />
and their corresponding deity, Anubis, are associated<br />
with death and the underworld.<br />
More about jackals in Ancient Egypt:<br />
serPent:<br />
Fact: In mythology, serpents posed a bit <strong>of</strong> a mystery for Egyptians.<br />
They were the only animals who do not have a creation story, and<br />
were believed to be timeless and eternal..<br />
More about serpents in Ancient Egypt:<br />
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BonUs<br />
AUDio<br />
ACtiVity!<br />
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carTer<br />
PaCk yoUr<br />
egyPtian Bag!<br />
Enclosed in this kit is an audio sampler <strong>of</strong> the first chapter <strong>of</strong><br />
The <strong>Throne</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fire</strong>.<br />
Take a moment and listen to the first chapter, and the adventures <strong>of</strong> Carter<br />
and Sadie Kane at the Brooklyn Museum.<br />
Then take a moment and fill out an essential list <strong>of</strong> supplies you’d pack in<br />
a bag if you were traveling along with Carter and Sadie on their mission.<br />
List <strong>of</strong> Supplies<br />
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sadie<br />
kane CharaCter<br />
ChaLLenge<br />
After listening to the first chapter from The <strong>Throne</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fire</strong>, listen to it<br />
once more, making a list below <strong>of</strong> all <strong>of</strong> the major characters listed by<br />
name. There are twelve names in all.<br />
Got them all? Hope you do, because now you need to find all <strong>of</strong> their<br />
names in the word search below. Names can be horizontal, vertical,<br />
backward and forward. But don’t get tripped up! There is one name<br />
mentioned in the first chapter that isn’t in the puzzle . . .<br />
l P b o s o e s d h n w n w h<br />
i c l a t t s i u i d m P k m<br />
b q d l k j h i m r h y n h f<br />
b i a d n s q q r v o o P e v<br />
e w i c a a x q v i b h f P 0<br />
w t y r u f u h k h s f j r g<br />
c n a k q o v c a r t e r i w<br />
s i i m b j k s g b o v l i r<br />
z e a k a h o a u k e r u q u<br />
y P t n s r d b m u x k n c q<br />
v j a z q o j g u w n z e w i<br />
e z o g s r y z n e t q n z i<br />
i P m n q e o e h f b f P b c<br />
m x d j u e b P k g h i e n a<br />
q x q q i m f m k u z j l w r<br />
The answer to this puzzle is on page 22<br />
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BonUs<br />
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ACtiVity!<br />
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how weLL Do yoU know yoUr goDs?<br />
From page 8 and 9<br />
1. Isis<br />
2. Thoth<br />
answer key<br />
3. Apophis<br />
4. Sekhmet<br />
5. Bast<br />
anCient egyPtian timeLine<br />
From page 10<br />
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A. Reign <strong>of</strong> female pharaoh Hatshepsut;<br />
Egyptian trade expands to Sudan, the Horn<br />
<strong>of</strong> Africa, and Mesopotamia<br />
B. Roman consul Augustus Caesar conquers<br />
Egypt; beginning <strong>of</strong> the Roman Era<br />
C. Earliest hieroglyphic writing; earliest<br />
evidence <strong>of</strong> sun worship<br />
D. Menes unites the kingdoms <strong>of</strong> Upper and<br />
Lower Egypt<br />
E. Construction <strong>of</strong> the Great Pyramids at Giza<br />
F. Era <strong>of</strong> the Old Kingdom<br />
G. Origins <strong>of</strong> Nile Culture<br />
H. Era <strong>of</strong> the Middle Kingdom; period <strong>of</strong><br />
interaction and migration with peoples <strong>of</strong><br />
SW Asia<br />
I. Reign <strong>of</strong> Cleopatra VII, last <strong>of</strong> the Ptolemaic<br />
rulers<br />
J. Dating <strong>of</strong> earliest samples <strong>of</strong> the Book <strong>of</strong><br />
the Dead<br />
K. Reign <strong>of</strong> Tutankhamun<br />
L. Reign <strong>of</strong> Amenhotep IV (later Akhenaton)<br />
M. Reign <strong>of</strong> Rameses II; Egyptian empire<br />
expanded into Syria, Nubia, and Libya<br />
N. Era <strong>of</strong> the New Kingdom; Egypt’s Imperial<br />
Period and golden age<br />
O. Macedonian emperor Alexander the<br />
Great conquers Egypt; beginning <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Hellenistic Era<br />
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here Comes the sUn goD<br />
From page 11<br />
1. During Akhenaton’s attempt to establish a monotheistic religion in Egypt, the deity was represented by a radiant sun-disc. faCT<br />
2. Ra was the brother <strong>of</strong> the other early gods Horus, Isis, Osiris, and Anubis. fICTIon<br />
3. The scarab beetle was the symbol <strong>of</strong> Ra. faCT<br />
4. As a result <strong>of</strong> the nature <strong>of</strong> light and shadow, Ra was <strong>of</strong>ten associated with mystery and deceit. fICTIon<br />
5. Ra was most <strong>of</strong>ten portrayed with the head <strong>of</strong> a falcon. faCT<br />
6. The other deity that Ra was most <strong>of</strong>ten associated with was the god Set. fICTIon<br />
7. Ra was believed to cross the sky each day traveling in two boats. faCT<br />
8. Though Ra was the god <strong>of</strong> the sun, his extreme old age kept him on earth rather than in the sky with his children. fICTIon<br />
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triVia Contest<br />
From page 13<br />
1. Eight<br />
2. Basketball<br />
3. Nut<br />
4. Ramses II<br />
5. Anubis<br />
6. London, England<br />
7. To keep them hidden<br />
8. Sadie to Julius<br />
9. His workbag<br />
10. Cleopatra<br />
11. The Rosetta Stone<br />
12. Muffin<br />
1. Ancient Egyptians worshipped kangaroos and believed them to be sacred animals.<br />
Correction: While Ancient Egyptians did worship many animals, kangaroos are indigenous<br />
to Australia and Ancient Egyptians would likely have had no knowledge <strong>of</strong> their existence.<br />
2. Thoth is the god <strong>of</strong> dead pharaohs and the underworld.<br />
Correction: Thoth is the god <strong>of</strong> learning and hieroglyphs.<br />
3. Uncle Amos is a magician in the 1 st Nome <strong>of</strong> the House <strong>of</strong> Life.<br />
Correction: Uncle Amos is a magician in the 21 st Nome <strong>of</strong> the House <strong>of</strong> Life.<br />
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the animaLs get their DUe<br />
From page 15<br />
There’s no one right answer on this activity, but see below for more information on the importance<br />
<strong>of</strong> these animals in Ancient Egyptian culture.<br />
Cat: Cats in Ancient Egypt served the practical purpose <strong>of</strong> warding <strong>of</strong>f rodents and dangerous<br />
snakes. They were revered as seers whose eyes served as the sight <strong>of</strong> the gods (particularly Ra,<br />
whose symbolic eye was a cat’s eye). Cats were mummified with humans as companions and<br />
were also protected by the law: it was forbidden to export cats out <strong>of</strong> Egypt, and to kill a cat was<br />
punishable by death. Deified cats such as the goddess Bast were protectors <strong>of</strong> the home and <strong>of</strong><br />
children, while the lioness-headed goddess Sekhmet was a patroness <strong>of</strong> war and pestilence.<br />
Hippopotamus: Typically painted bright blue to represent the Nile, and <strong>of</strong>ten also decorated<br />
with lotus flowers—symbols <strong>of</strong> creation and rebirth—figurines <strong>of</strong> hippos were <strong>of</strong>ten placed in<br />
burial chambers as totems for an easy transition to the afterlife. Male hippos symbolized the<br />
wild and the dangers <strong>of</strong> nature, while female hippos were protectors <strong>of</strong> women in childbirth and<br />
motherhood. The fertility goddess Taweret was portrayed as a hippopotamus.<br />
Crocodile: Nile crocodiles, like hippos, were both revered and reviled. They were associated<br />
with the waters and marshes <strong>of</strong> the Nile River, which were the source <strong>of</strong> all life in Egypt. Many<br />
wealthy Egyptians kept crocodile pools in their homes, and like cats, crocs were mummified when<br />
they died. The god Sobek was portrayed with the head <strong>of</strong> a crocodile, and was associated with<br />
creation, agricultural renewal, and the repair <strong>of</strong> evil and discord.<br />
Jackal: These animals, and their corresponding deity, Anubis, are associated with death and<br />
the underworld. Jackals were believed to escort the dead to the underworld, probably because<br />
<strong>of</strong> their prevalence in the deserts around tombs and burial sites. This function also led to them<br />
being revered as protectors <strong>of</strong> lost souls and orphans, and deities associated with jackals were<br />
linked to the Greek god Hermes—liaisons between the gods and man—during the Hellenistic Era.<br />
Serpent: Much like crocodiles, snakes had a rather ambiguous reputation in ancient Egypt. While<br />
they were held in a positive light for their role in controlling rodents that were terribly damaging<br />
to crops and food stores, several <strong>of</strong> these species were aggressive and incredibly poisonous. In<br />
mythology, serpents posed a bit <strong>of</strong> a mystery for Egyptians. These creatures were associated with<br />
many <strong>of</strong> the early Egyptian gods, including the chaos deity Set, who was the only being who could<br />
control the enormous water serpent Apophis.<br />
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kane CharaCter ChaLLenge<br />
From page 17<br />
CARTER<br />
HORUS<br />
JAZ<br />
KHEPRI<br />
CHARACTER NAMES:<br />
KHNUM<br />
KHUFU<br />
OSIRIS<br />
RA<br />
(OVER,DOWN,DIRECTION)<br />
SADIE<br />
SET<br />
WALT<br />
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Resources about Egyptian mythology and Ancient Egypt used for this kit:<br />
Remler, Pat. Egyptian Mythology A TO Z. New York: Facts on File, 2006.<br />
UXL Encyclopedia <strong>of</strong> World Mythology. Famington Hills, Mich.: Gale Cengage Learning, 2009.<br />
http://news.egyptianmyths.net<br />
http://www.egyptsearch.com<br />
http://www.british-museum.ac.uk<br />
http://www.metmuseum.org<br />
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