Ancient Egyptian History: Philae Island

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Where was the Aga Khan born?

Aswan, Egypt

Alexandria, Egypt

Karachi, India (correct)

Abu, Elephantine Island

What is the name of the temple on Elephantine Island?

Temple of Satet and Two Nilometers (correct)

Temple of Khnum

Temple of Isis

Temple of Mandulis

Why is Elephantine Island named so?

Due to the presence of elephants on the island in ancient times

Because of the rounded rocks along the banks resembling elephants

In honor of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh

Due to the island's shape resembling an elephant tusk (correct)

What is Aga Khan Mausoleum situated on?

West Bank's cliff Signup and view all the answers

What is Aga Khan remembered for?

His various charitable acts and influential role in discussions about the partition of India Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Aga Khan have a deep connection to Aswan?

He summered with his family in Aswan Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the markings on the ancient nilometer in the form of stairs on the Aswan Museum island?

They display Arabic, Roman, and pharaonic numerals Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Famine Stela on Sohail Island?

It tells of a seven-year period of drought and famine during the reign of King Djoser Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 365 altars on Bigga Island?

They were used for daily offerings of milk Signup and view all the answers

Why was the sanctuary on Bigga Island prohibited to people?

It was a place of great mystery Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Philae Island?

It is a major tourist site in Egypt Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the Greek term for the 'forbidden place' on Bigga Island?

Abaton Signup and view all the answers

What is the earliest evidence of structures on the island of Philae?

Taharqa altar to Amun Signup and view all the answers

According to the priests, who gave them the country from the First Cataract to the island of Derar?

Djoser Signup and view all the answers

What period saw the rise of Philae to importance?

Ptolemaic and Roman Periods Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the granite outcrop on the island of Philae?

It was an embodiment of the primeval hill Signup and view all the answers

Who probably built an altar of granite to Amun?

King Taharqa Signup and view all the answers

What is the current state of the known history of Philae?

It does not go back farther than the 25th dynasty Signup and view all the answers