Ancient Egypt Review

A decorative coffin used for the Pharaohs and the wealthy in Egypt was called a

• tomb

• sarcophagus

• grave

• mummy

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

A line of rulers from one family

• theocracy
• pharaoh
• dynasty
• shadoof

Ruler of ancient Egypt

• pharaoh
• delta
• savanna
• cataract

What continent is Egypt on?

• South America
• Asia
• North American
• Africa

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

Besides providing a stable food diet, what other advantage did Egypt's location provide for early Egyptians?

• Temples to worship in
• Sumerian artwork
• Natural barriers to protect them
• 2 dynasties to celebrate religious tradtion