Ancient Egypt

An Egyptian king was called a ___________

• scribe
• servant
• papyrus
• pharaoh

True or False? There was an Upper and Lower Egypt.

• True
• False

True or False? Sculptors used ivory, wood, bronze, gold, and turquoise.

• True
• False

Because one physical feature was so vital to ancient settlers of Egypt, MOST of their settlements were

• on hills
• in a desert
• near a river
• around trees

How did MOST government officials get their jobs?

• They attended school to learn how to govern.
• Popular elections showed the vote of the people.
• Priests relied on signs from the gods to choose them.
• They inherited the position from a family member.

Of these four groups, which one had the LOWEST social status?

• priests
• scribes
• artisans
• government officials

an ancient writing paper

• perfume
• papyrus
• hieroglyphics
• stone

Ancient Egyptians had

• 1 god
• many gods

What is the process of preparing a body after death called?

• Pulling out the brain
• canopication
• mummification
• gross

A mummy is:

• An undead creature that haunts pyramids
• A body prepared for the afterlife.
• A way to execute criminals.
• A method of preserving fruit.