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Question
Match the Columns:
| A | B | ||
| 1. | Herodotus | a. | rulers of Egypt |
| 2. | Pharaohs | b. | preserved dead body |
| 3. | Pyramids | c. | a mythological animal |
| 4. | Sphinx | d. | tombs of ancient Egyptian Kings |
| 5 | Mummy | e. | ancient Egyptian script |
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Solution
| A | B | ||
| 1. | Herodotus | e. | ancient Egyptian script |
| 2. | Pharaohs | a. | rulers of Egypt |
| 3. | Pyramids | d. | tombs of ancient Egyptian Kings |
| 4. | Sphinx | c. | a mythological animal |
| 5 | Mummy | b. | preserved dead body |
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