Ancient Egypt

Which statement best describes the geographical location of ancient Egypt?

• in the Nile River Valley
• near the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea
• next to the Sahara
• on the coast of North Africa

Who ruled the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms?

• dynasties of pharaohs
• councils of scribes
• elected viziers
• families of village chiefs

Who took the blame in ancient Egypt for flooding, famine, and other disasters?

• farmers
• invaders
• pharaohs
• priests

What modern technology helps archaeologists locate objects buried underground?

• GPS devices
• microscopes
• satellite cameras
• sonar waves

What skill did mummification help ancient Egyptians develop?

• bookkeeping
• geometry
• medicine
• writing

What resources allowed ancient Egyptians to farm?

• freshwater lakes and rich highlands
• hot climate and reliable rainfall
• predictable floodwaters and good soil
• coastal soil and dry climate

What people took control of Egypt in the Middle Kingdom?

• Hittites
• Hyksos
• Macedonians
• Persians

When were the Great Pyramids built?

• in the Predynastic Era
• during the Old Kingdom
• during the Middle Kingdom
• during the New Kingdom

Which pharaoh was the last to rule Egypt?

• Cleopatra VII
• Hatshepsut
• Khafu
• Thutmose III

What geographic features helped protect Kush from invasion?

• deserts
• mountains
• rivers
• seas