Ancient Egypt: The Old Kingdom

The term "Upper Egypt" refers to which area in Egypt:

• the North
• the South
• the East
• the Stars

The term "Lower Egypt" refers to which area in Egypt:

• the North
• the South
• the East
• the Stars

Regarding Geography: Which of the following is considered the "Most important physical feature of Ancient Egypt"?

• The Nile
• The Black Land
• Alluvial Flats
• the Mediterranean Sea

The narrow, fertile strip of land on either side of the Nile was called:

• Kemet (kmt) - Black Land
• Deshret (dsrt) - Red Land
• The Nile

Which native plant grew along the banks of the Nile:

• Crocodiles
• Papyrus
• Egyptians
• Cactus

The most important mode of transport was:

• Camel
• Horse/Ox-drawn cart
• Boats and Barges
• Plane

Which Greek Historian referred to Egypt as the "Gift of the Nile"?

• Polybius
• Thucydides
• Herodotus
• Strabo

Natron is mineral form of hydrated sodium salts. What was it used for?

• Food preparation (preservation)
• Cooking
• Mummification
• Warding off 'evil spirits'

What does this image best represent?

• Bird Fowling
• Food preparation
• Egyptian Disco
• Mummification

Which key factor contributed to Ancient Egypt's unique 'character'? 

• Political upheaval
• Isolation
• War
• Invasion