Ancient Egypt Review

What was one of the highest jobs in ancient Egypt?

• merchant

• artisan

• priest

• slave

What word describes ancient Egyptian religion?

• positive

• monotheistic

• polytheistic

• simple

What process was supposed to help people use their bodies after death?

• harvesting

• embalming

• bartering

• irrigation

The Nile River flows through two important regions in Egypt called

• Upper Egypt & Lower Egypt.

• Mesopotamia.

• Eastern Egypt & Western Egypt.

• Nubia & Cairo.

Which statement best describes the burial practices of Egyptians?

• Egyptians preserved bodies as mummies.

• Egyptians carried their dead to neighboring countries.

• Egyptians used a funeral pyre for their dead.

• Egyptians buried their dead in the river.

Ancient Egyptian writing was made up of symbols representing objects, syllables, and letters. This form of writing was called ____.

• alphabet

• cuneiform

• mosaics

• hieroglyphics

Why did the pharaohs of Egypt have so much power?

• They were considered both gods and kings.

• They were considered to be the wealthiest Egyptians.

• They were considered to be dynasties.

• They were the most important citizens in the democracy.

Which Egyptian Pharaoh had one of the longest reigns (rule) was a strong military power?

• King Tut

• Ramses II

• Akhenaton

• Hatshepsut

Who was at the top of the social hierarchy in ancient Egypt?

• farmers

• pharaoh

• nobles

• slaves

Which statement best describes the pharaohs in Egypt?

• controlled all decision making
• advised by the council
• controlled the church
• worked on the pyramids