Ancient Egypt Quiz 1

Archaeology is...

• A branch of science that studies people, objects, and animals from long ago
• Fossils
• Old stuff
• The study of arches

Archaeology is important because it helps us understand our ______.

• past
• present 
• future
• dreams

A reed plant that grows long the Nile River. Ancient Egyptians made baskets, sandals, river rafts, and PAPER from it.

• cataract
• delta
• papyrus
• embalming

The writing system of Ancient Egypt

• hieroglyphics
• embalming
• delta
• papyrus

Ruler of ancient Egypt

• pharaoh
• delta
• savanna
• cataract

What continent is Egypt on?

• South America
• Asia
• North American
• Africa

What is a Delta?

• A triangle shaped area of land where the river deposits fertile soil
• food
• A multitude
• Money

Why were the pyramids built?

• To create Social Studies questions for students
• Religious monuments 
• Tombs for Pharaohs
• Seat of government

The process of preserving a body for the afterlife

• Cremation
• Mummification
• Autopsy
• Surgery

Longest river in the world, made settlement possible in Ancient Egypt

• Amazon
• Nile
• Tigris
• Euphrates