Ancient Egypt

Which is NOT true about the Nile?

• The Nile is the longest river in the world.

• Egypt was called the Gift of the Nile because it gave Egypt life.

• The Nile flows north, up Egypt.

• The Nile flows south, down Egypt.

Answer explanation

The statement 'The Nile flows south, down Egypt' is incorrect. The Nile actually flows north through Egypt, which is why it is often referred to as the longest river in the world and is vital for Egyptian civilization.

The definition of the word 'Pharaoh'

• A King

• Prince

• A Tomb

• A city in Egypt

Answer explanation

The term 'Pharaoh' refers to the ancient rulers of Egypt, specifically denoting a king. This title encompassed both political and religious authority, making 'A King' the correct choice.

An example of a delta is:

• Egyptian Hieroglyphics

• A plane formation

• A triangle-shaped area of land made from soil deposited by a river.

• The rapids along the Nile

Answer explanation

A delta is specifically defined as a triangle-shaped area of land formed by soil deposited by a river, making 'A triangle-shaped area of land made from soil deposited by a river' the correct choice.

A royal dynasty

• a group of powerful people

• a series of rulers from the same family

• a popular video game

• the gods

Answer explanation

A royal dynasty refers to a series of rulers from the same family, highlighting the lineage and succession of power within that family. This distinguishes it from other options like a group of powerful people or a video game.

What are Canopic Jars for?

• To put gold in

• To put treasure in

• To put mummy organs in

• To store food in

Answer explanation

Canopic jars were used in ancient Egypt to store the internal organs of mummies. Each jar was dedicated to a specific organ, ensuring safe passage to the afterlife, making 'to put mummy organs in' the correct choice.

People who are from rich and powerful families are called

•  Nobles

• Scribes

• Merchants

• Slaves

Answer explanation

People from rich and powerful families are referred to as nobles. This term specifically denotes individuals of high social status, unlike scribes, merchants, or slaves, who belong to different social classes.

In Egypt, people believe in life after death. What is this belief called?

• heaven

• afterlife

• pyramids

• mummification

Answer explanation

In Egypt, the belief in life after death is referred to as the 'afterlife.' This concept encompasses the idea that one's existence continues beyond physical death, distinguishing it from terms like 'heaven' or practices like 'mummification.'

Why do Pharaohs get mummified?

• So their body doesn't decay

• So they stay nice and juicy

• Because Otzi was mummified

• To prepare them for the afterlife

Answer explanation

Pharaohs were mummified to prepare them for the afterlife, as ancient Egyptians believed that preserving the body was essential for the soul's journey and existence in the next world.

Pyramids are built to:

• For worshipping the Gods

• To look strong and cool to other nations

• Be a tomb for the Pharaoh

• To give farmers jobs when not farming

Answer explanation

Pyramids were primarily built as tombs for Pharaohs, serving as grand burial sites to honor and protect them in the afterlife, rather than for worship, display of power, or job creation.

Queen Hatshepsut was important to Egypt because she 

• was a female Pharaoh who established trade routes to enrich the kingdom

• established a strong military that took over the empire of Kush

• built monuments in Egypt that enhanced the nation's prestige

• established a strong military that defeated Mesopotamia

Answer explanation

Queen Hatshepsut was significant as a female Pharaoh who established trade routes, which enriched Egypt's economy and strengthened its influence, making her reign notable in ancient history.