Ancient Egypt New Kingdom

Ancient Egypt New Kingdom

Unit 2: Ancient River Civilizations

Multiple Choice

Why was the land of Egypt fertile?

• The rains came every year.

• All of Egypt was covered with forests.

• The yearly floods brought new soil.

• The many rivers provided water.

Multiple Choice

Why was the pharaoh the supreme leader of Egypt?

• A. He was elected by the people.

• B. He was believed to be related to the gods.

• C. He was chosen by the elite.

• D. He was elected by the gods.

Multiple Choice

In order to know when the Nile would flood each year, what did the Egyptians invent?

• A. the pyramids

• B. papyrus

• C. a calendar

• D. writing

Multiple Choice

Who were the record-keepers in ancient Egypt?

• A. scribes

• B. monarchs

• C. priests

• D. pharaohs

Multiple Choice

What helped Egyptians develop astronomy, mathematics, and engineering?

• A. worshipping animal-headed gods

• B. invading Nubia

• C. building pyramids

• D. trading with Crete

Multiple Choice

Which pharaoh made the Egyptian religion monotheistic?

• A. Narmer

• B. Akenhaten

• C. Ramses II

• D. Hatshepsut