Egypt and India

Besides being rulers, pharaohs were also

• Though of as gods
• Fearless warriors
• Half animal

Which of the following was NOT an invention of the Egyptians?

• make-up
• water clock
• papyrus
• gunpowder

The Egyptian writing system is called

• cuneiform
• hieroglyphics
• alphabet
• Egyptianese

The afterlife was an important part of Egyptian religion.  What evidence best supports this statement?

• Pharaohs were mummified and buried with many treasures.
• Pharaohs were sacrificed on religious holidays.
• Artists would often paint pictures of the afterlife.

In Egypt, pyramids were built of all sizes and used for

• storing food
• tombs for pharaohs
• protection against invaders
• market places

Which is the best descriptions of the Red Lands of Egypt?

• mountains
• rivers
• forests
• deserts

Which best describes the Black Lands of Egypt?

• oceans
• rivers
• deserts
• mountains

One of Egypt’s most important defenses against enemy invaders was

• the large city walls
• its natural envioronment
• their superior weapons
• the protection of gods

Papyrus was an important invention of the Ancient Egpytians because

• scribes kept written records on papyrus.
• it was the primary food source.
• it helped the pharaohs rule.
• The pyramids were constructed from it.

Which of the following shows the social hierarchy of Ancient Egypt from top to bottom?

• pharaoh, priests, scribes, merchants and craftsmen, farmers, slaves
• priests, pharoah, scribes, farmers, merchants and craftsmen, slaves
• scribes, priests, merchants and craftsmen, slaves, farmers, pharaoh
• pharaoh, scribes, merchants and craftsmen, farmers, priests, slaves