ANCIENT EGYPT: THE OLD KINGDOM

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason why the Nile River was important to Ancient Egypt?

• It provided predictable floods that fertilized the soil.

• It was a barrier that kept out all invaders.

• It was the only river in Africa.

• It flowed from south to north, which was unique.

Multiple Choice

How did the geography of the Nile River Valley influence the development of Ancient Egyptian civilization?

• It prevented Egypt from trading with other countries

• It caused the Egyptian people to migrate into India

• The Nile river provided irrigation for crops, transportation, and rich fertile soil for farming

• none of the above

Multiple Choice

Which geographic feature was most important to the development and prosperity of Ancient Egypt?

• The Nile River

• The Sahara Desert

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Red Sea

Multiple Choice

How did the Nile River help the people of Egypt?

• The Nile River deposited nutrient rich soil when it flooded. This provided excellent soil for farming.

• It caused the Egyptians to establish an alliance with the Greeks.

• It helped the Egyptians expand into Zimbabwe

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Nile River is correct?

• The Nile flows from north to south.

• The first cataract marked the northern border of Upper Egypt.

• The Nile flows north, making Lower Egypt to the north.

• The Nile is protected by mountains to the east and west.

Multiple Choice

Which major river flows through Egypt and is responsible for Egypt's River Valley Civilization?

• The Yellow River

• The Red River

• The Nile River

• The Sun River

Fill in the Blank

The Egyptians believed in many gods, making their religion ___________.

Multiple Select

The THREE Kingdoms of Ancient Egypt were.... *HINT you can select multiple

• The Old Kingdom

• The Middle Kingdom

• The Gold Kingdom

• The New Kingdom

Multiple Select

Which of the following are true about the three kingdoms of Ancient Egypt?

• The Old Kingdom was known for pyramid construction.

• The Middle Kingdom focused on public works and cultural revival.

• The New Kingdom was a time of decline and isolation.

• The New Kingdom saw Egypt's expansion as a regional power.

Multiple Choice

TRUE or FALSE: The Old Kingdom is remembered for being the "Pyramid Age"

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

What is another name for the Old Kingdom period in Ancient Egypt?

• The Pyramid Age

• The Bronze Age

• The Middle Kingdom

• The New Kingdom

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about the Old Kingdom are correct?

• It was known as the Pyramid Age.

• Pharaohs were considered divine rulers.

• It was marked by the construction of the pyramids of Giza.

• None of the above

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the pyramids built during the Old Kingdom?

• They served as tombs for pharaohs.

• They were used as temples for worship.

• They functioned as government buildings.

• They were marketplaces for trade.

Multiple Choice

Which writing system developed during the Old Kingdom was probably based on Sumerian script and included both pictographic and alphabetic elements?

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Latin

• Phoenician

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the main purpose of hieroglyphics in Ancient Egypt?

• To record agricultural yields and mark property boundaries

• To communicate with foreign civilizations

• To create secret codes for the military

Fill in the Blank

During the Old Kingdom, the chief minister who supervised the day-to-day government was called the ___.

Multiple Choice

Who was considered the divine rule and held the most power in Egypt?

• The priests

• The soldiers

• The Pharaoh

• The Chancellor

Multiple Select

Which of the following were factors that contributed to the decline of the Old Kingdom?

• Power struggles between local Nomarchs

• Food shortages due to crop failures and drought

• High cost of the pyramids

• Invasion by the Romans