Ancient Egypt

What geographic feature brought life to Egypt and allowed it to thrive?

• Deltas
• Mountains
• Cataracts
• The River

Why did the Egyptians want The Nile to flood every year?

• So they could build more canals.
• To ensure that crops would get water and fertile soil.
• To create a way to float their temple stones on barges.
• So they could sail to trading cities.

What was the MOST important factor in allowing villages and cities to grow in Egypt?

• Organized religion
• Wealthy villagers
• Increased food production
• Hunting and gathering

Who united Egypt and became the first pharaoh?

• Menes
• Ramses
• Tutankhamen
• Khufu

Which of these statements is TRUE about polytheism? 

• Gods are considered to be on the same level as everyone else.
• Anyone could be a god.
• There are many gods and goddesses.
• There is only one major god.

Which of the following is a feature of Egyptian architecture? 

• Large huts made of wood.
• Huge stone pyramids that served as tombs.
• Elaborate multi-story wooden buildings.
• Large domed temples.

Which Egyptian ruler is known for expanding trade and building great monuments?

• Ramses the Great
• Menes
• Isis
• Hatshepsut

What element of Egyptian Culture does this painting MOST LIKELY illustrate?

• Farming
• Mummifaction
• Trade
• Pyramid Building

What are the symbols behind the figures in the painting?

• Papyrus
• Ka
• Hieroglyphics
• Sarcophagi

 What were monuments and tombs to Egypt's pharaohs? 

• B) Canals
• D) Hatshepsut
• E) Hieroglyphics
• H) Pyramids