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?

    <p>West Bank's cliff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Aga Khan remembered for?

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

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

    <p>He summered with his family in Aswan</p> 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?

    <p>They display Arabic, Roman, and pharaonic numerals</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>They were used for daily offerings of milk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the sanctuary on Bigga Island prohibited to people?

    <p>It was a place of great mystery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Philae Island?

    <p>It is a major tourist site in Egypt</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Abaton</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Taharqa altar to Amun</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Djoser</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What period saw the rise of Philae to importance?

    <p>Ptolemaic and Roman Periods</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It was an embodiment of the primeval hill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who probably built an altar of granite to Amun?

    <p>King Taharqa</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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