Ancient Egypt Q1

What did people believe about the Pharaohs?

• emperor

• King only

• God only

• God and king

Egypt is in

• Antrartica
• Asia
• Africa
• Europe

How often did the Nile River flood?

• Every now and then

• Every 3 months

• Every 10 years

• Every year at about the same time

How did the Egyptians feel about Nile River flooding?

• They were sad because the flood caused great problems

• They were happy because the flood brought new soil and caused crops to grow

Which of the following beliefs was central to Egyptian religion?

• the afterlife

• the pyramids

• the sphinx

• the heavens

Why were tombs filled with art, jewelry, and other treasures?

• The tombs served as museums.
• The tombs were the private storage rooms fo the pharaoh.
• Egyptians believed tombs to be the safest places in the kingdom.
• Egyptians believed the dead (ka) enjoyed such materials in the afterlife.

In Egypt, pyramids were built of all sizes and used for

• storing food
• tombs for pharaohs
• protection against invaders
• market places

Ancient Egyptians had

• 1 god
• many gods

What is the name of the important river found in Egypt?

• Tigris
• Amazon
•  Nile
• Euphrates

Dynasty means....

• A line of rulers from one family 
• another name for god/goddess 
• a body of a pharaoh who has been preserved and buried in a pyramid