Ancient Egypt

What type of government ruled ancient Egypt?

• Theocracy/Monarchy

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Democratic Republic

• Theocracy/Oligarchy

Which was an achievement of Pharaoh Hatshetpsut?

• Built the pyramids in Giza

• Conquered the Nubians

• Died at age 19

• Was the first female pharaoh

Describe the Egyptian religion.

• Monotheistic

• Polytheistic

• Atheist

What were the pyramids used for?

• Wedding Ceremonies

• Worshiping the Gods

• Tombs

• Meeting Rooms

Which cities were along the Nile River in ancient Egypt? Select all that apply.

• Giza

• Cairo

• Thebes

• Memphis

What is Egypt sometimes referred to as?

• "The Land to the Left of the River"

• "The Territory of Tuthankhamun"

• "The Gift of the Nile"

• "Nubia"

Which civilization was below Egypt on the Nile River?

• Nubia

• Sparta

• Phoenicia

• The Delaware

Which pharaoh was buried in the Great Pyramid of Giza?

• Thutmose III

• Ramses II

• Tutankhamun

• Khufu

Was was farming possible in the dry deserts of Egypt?

• The Egyptians poured large buckets of water in the ground.

• The Nile River flooded and brought fertile silt to the riverbanks.

• Heavy rain fell in Egypt once a year.

• The Egyptians built canals from the Red Sea to Cairo.

Which empire was the first to conquer Egypt?

• Assyria

• Persia

• Macedonia

• Rome