Ancient Egypt

On what continent is Egypt?

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

• North America

What were the 2 major regions of ancient Egypt?

• Northern & Southern

• Upper & Lower

• Memphis & Cairo

• Upper & Southern

What did the Greek historian call Egypt?

• "Gift of the Nile"
• "The Cradle of Civilization"
• "The House of the Pharaohs"
• "The Heart of the Sudan"

A plant that grew thickly in the marshes of Egypt & was used for making paper.

• reed

• bamboo

• papyrus

• cattail

What is the MOUTH of the Nile River

• The mountains of Ethiopia
• The mountains of Nubia
• The Nile Delta
• Mediterranean Sea

A triangle-shaped area of land made of soil that is deposited at the mouth of a river.

• silt

• delta

• cataract

• waterfall

Who was the head of Egyptian society?

• priests

• slaves

• government workers

• pharaoh

Which period is often called the Golden Age, a time when Egypt had reached the height of its power?

• the Old Kingdom
• the Middle Kingdom
• the New Kingdom
• after the New Kingdom

What is polytheism?

• belief in 1 god

• belief in female gods

• belief in only a male god

• belief in more than 1 god

Who was at the bottom of Egyptian society?

• priests

• slaves

• farmers

• pharaoh