Ancient Egypt

What was Amon-Re (or Re, Ra) the God of?

• The moon
• The stars
• The sun
• The oceans

What substance was the body packed in during mummification?

• Salt
• Natron
• Vinegar
• Cotton

Who was the Egyptian God that was a symbol of resurrection and eternal life?

• Osiris
• Isis
• Amon-Re
• Hercules

What were the three kingdoms that existed from 2700 BCE to 1085 BCE in Ancient Egypt?

• First, Second, & Third
• First, Middle, Last
• Ancient, Middle, Young
• Old, Middle, & New

During which season did the Nile River reliably flood, depositing a rich layer of silt on each side of the river?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

What were designed to protect the mummies of Pharaohs but failed when outsiders robbed and pillaged them?

• Sarcophaguses
• Cataracts of the Nile
• Pyramids
• Ancient Egyptian caves

Where does the Nile River BOTH begin & end?

• Begins- Mediterranean Sea; Ends- Highlands of Ethopia
• Begins- Nubia; Ends- Mediterranean Sea
• Begins- Highlands of Ethiopia; Ends- Mediterranean Sea
• Begins- Mediterranean Sea; Ends- Nubia

How tall were the step pyramids, the first to be built with stone instead of mud?

• Over 100 feet tall
• Over 200 feet tall
• Over 500 feet tall
• Over 1000 feet tall

Which of the following is FALSE regarding the construction of the Great Pyramid?

• It took over 100,000 men to build
• Each stone weighed 2 1/2 tons
• Took over 10 million stones to build
• Took about 23 years to build

What direction does the Nile River flow?

• Northward
• Eastward
• Southward
• Westward