Ancient Egypt

What type of government was Egypt in which the leader is considered to be a god or can commune (speak with) the gods?

• theocracy

• monarchy

• dictatorship

• democracy

Besides providing a surplus of food, what other advantage did Egypt's geography and location provide for early Egyptians?

• Temples to worship in

• Sumerian artwork to admire

• Natural barriers to protect them

Which of the following beliefs was central to Egyptian religion?

• the afterlife

• the wigs

• the papyrus

• the 365 day calendar

Which of the following describes the burial practices of Egyptians?

• They cremated (burned to ashes) the bodies.

• They carried the dead to a different country.

• They preserved bodies as mummies.

• They were buried in the river.

Why were tombs filled with art, jewelry, food, and games?

• Tombs were museums to visit and learn.

• Tombs were private storage for the pharaoh.

• Tombs were the safest place in the kingdom.

• They believed the dead enjoyed their materials in the afterlife.

What are pyramids?

• warehouses to store food and weapons surplus

• temples where people are allowed to come and pray

• tombs with 4 triangle-shaped sides that meet in a point

What term means the worship of many gods?

• monotheism

• irrigation

• polytheism

• hieroglyphs

In the ancient world, who would write and record information?

• slaves

• scribes

• merchants

• craftspeople

What was the name of the Egyptian writing system?

• papyrus

• alphabet

• cuneiform

• hieroglyphics

Which of the following allowed for crops to grow in Egypt?

• silt

• fishing

• transportation

• natural barriers