Eqyptian Civilization

Eqyptian Civilization

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a fact about the Suez Canal?

• In 1959, A French engineer began working on the canal.

• It became the world's longest canal that did not use locks.

• The canal was always open.

• The Suez Canal is the most beautiful canal in the world.

Multiple Choice

What was one benefit of the Suez Canal being built?

• It made the trip from Great Britain to India 3,700 miles shorter.

• Countries fought over control of the canal.

• It can be seen from outer space.

• It was often closed.

Multiple Choice

Which two deserts cover parts of Egypt?

• Sahara and Sahel

• Gobi and Kalahari

• Eastern and Arabian

• Nyiri and Lompoul

Multiple Choice

What did experts find while searching for Cleopatra's place of burial?

• an abandoned pyramid

• an ancient hieroglyphic tablet

• the tomb of King Tut

• a statue of Ptolemy IV, an Egyptian pharaoh

Multiple Choice

Which detail from the text supports this statement? "Rivers have been an important part of many civilizations throughout history."

• People in Mesopotamia depended on rivers for drinking, cleaning and growing crops.

• People used rivers for hydroelectric power.

• Citizens used rivers for swimming.

• People depended upon rivers for fertilizing their crops.

Multiple Choice

The Nile is one of the longest rivers in the world. Which two rivers are the sources of the Nile River?

• White Nile and Yellow Nile

• Blue Nile and White Nile

• Black Nile and White Nile

• Sacred Nile and White NIle

Multiple Choice

Why do people who swim, bathe or wash items in African rivers need to be alert?

• There could be dangerous bacteria in the water.

• People could drown from the strong currents.

• The Nile crocodile kills people and animals in Africa.

• There are too many boats on the Nile River.