Ancient Egypt Notes (Student Copy)

Multiple Choice

Why do you think the art of reading and writing (that's a scribe, archaeologist) was important in Ancient Egypt?

• It helped keep records and communicate laws.

• It was only for entertainment.

• It was used to decorate pyramids.

• It was not important at all.

Open Ended

What is one thing that you know about Egypt?

Multiple Choice

The symbols in Egyptian writing are called ______.

• Wedges
• Pictures
• Hieroglyphs 

Multiple Choice

Which body of water is located north of Egypt and receives the flow of the Nile River?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Red Sea

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

Multiple Choice

Where is Egypt located?

• In the northeastern part of Africa, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Red Sea to the east, and Libya to the west.

• In the southwestern part of Asia, bordered by the Indian Ocean to the south.

• In the southern part of Europe, bordered by the Black Sea to the north.

• In the western part of Africa, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about the Nile River are true? Choose ALL correct answers.

• The Nile River floods every year, fertilizing the land.

• The Nile River is located in South America.

• The Nile River was important for farming and trade in Egypt.

• The Nile River is the shortest river in the world.

Fill in the Blanks

Multiple Choice

Who was Thoth?

• The greatest warrior Egypt had ever seen

• The ruler of the artisan class in Egypt

• The name of the largest pyramid in Egypt

• The God of Wisdom and Knowledge in Ancient Egypt