Egyptian Biographies

9 mini-biographies of famous Egyptians from ancient and modern times.

Can be used as a cut-and-sort activity, which encourages learners to work collaboratively by reading the short biographies and matching them to the corresponding photo and name of the person, as well as identifying why they are famous.

This activity is perfect for introducing the biographies and for helping learners to identify key features within the text, such as highlighting important details.

Mini-Biographies about:

• Mohamed Salah [Egyptian professional football player who currently plays as a forward for Liverpool and the Egyptian national team.]

• Zahi Hawass [Egyptian archaeologist who served as the Minister of Antiquities in Egypt and is known for his contributions to the study of Egyptology and the promotion of Egyptian cultural heritage.]

• Ramses II [pharaoh of ancient Egypt who ruled from 1279 to 1213 BCE and is considered one of Egypt’s most powerful and successful pharaohs.]

• Khufu [ Egyptian pharaoh who ruled during the 4th dynasty and is best known for commissioning the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.]

• Howard Carter [ British archaeologist and Egyptologist who is best known for discovering the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922, one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th century.]

• Tutankhamun [ancient Egyptian pharaoh who ruled during the 18th dynasty and is best known for his tomb, which was discovered largely intact by Howard Carter in 1922.]

• Hatshepsut [ancient Egyptian queen who ruled as pharaoh during the 18th dynasty and is known for her successful reign and numerous building projects.]

• Rawya Ateya [was an Egyptian feminist and politician who served as the first female member of parliament in Egypt and the Arab world.]

• Lotfia Elnadi [was an Egyptian aviator who became the first female pilot in Egypt and the Middle East in 1933.]