Ancient Egypt Review

What was the ancient Egyptian's writing system called?

• hieroglyphics

• cuneiform

• scrolls

• ziggurats

What physical features protected Egypt from outside attacks?

• mountains and deserts

• large forests and seas

• cataracts, delta marshes, and deserts

• lakes, deserts, and mountains

Which Egyptian pharaoh built large temples and ruled for 66 years?

• Tutankhamen

• Ramses II

• Amenhotep

• Hatshepsut

The flooding of the Nile River could be described as _____________.

• predictable.

• unpredictable.

• destructive.

• rare.

Which of the following advances did Egypt make?

• a 365-day calendar

• a number system based on 12

• cuneiform writing

• a sailboat

Why was the Nile River referred to as the "lifeblood of Egypt"?

• It borders two of the largest deserts in the world.

• It has dangerous cataracts.

• It is the longest river in the world.

• Its valley and delta provide fertile soil for farming.

What book did the Egyptians study to learn how to obtain life after death?

• The Book of Prayers

• The Book of the Dead

• The Book of Life After Death

• The Book of Spells

Who tried to give the Egyptians a new religion where they worshipped one god?

• Amenhotep

• Hatshepsut

• Ramses II

• Osiris

During which time period did Egypt reach its height of power?

• Old Kingdom

• New Kingdom

• Middle Kingdom

• Great Kingdom

What plant grew along the Nile River that was used to make paper, sandals, baskets, and river rafts?

• palm trees

• papyrus

• cataracts

• cotton