Ancient Egypt

Which of the following was NOT a benefit of the Nile River that impacted the Egyptians?

• provides rich soil for farming

• provides water for drinking and bathing

• allows for vegetation, like trees, to grow

• can be used for transportation and trade

Which river is predictable which makes it easier to farm?

• Euphrates River
• Tigris River
• Indus River
• Nile River

Which reed plant grew along the Nile River and was used to make paper, rope, sandals, and baskets?

• cotton
• linen
• trees
• papyrus

What was the writing system of the ancient Egyptians?

• hieroglyphics
• cuneiform
• Phoenician alphabet
• they did not have a writing system

What geographical feature protected Egypt from invasion?

• deserts
• mountains
• oceans
• plains

Since the Egyptian government doesn't have to focus on protection, what do they oversee instead?

• farming and trade
• trade and money
• farming and mining
• slaves and pyramid building

Who united Upper and Lower Egypt?

• Narmer
• Amenhotep IV
• Thutmose III
• Hatshesput

Which other civilization that we have studied is similar to Egypt because they both had a large river and a variety of jobs?

• Mesopotamia

• Greece

• Rome

• Neolithic Age

Pharaohs were considered gods on Earth because they were charge with protecting Egypt.  Which god are they thought to be the son of?

• Re - The Sun God
• Hapi - The River God
• Anubis - The God of the Dead
• Osiris - The God of the Underworld

Pharaohs unified the kingdom as part of the political duties.  If they were able to successfully do this, they were considered a...

• strong leader.
• weak leader.
• a god.
• wealthy.