Ancient Egypt

In which direction does the Nile flow?

• North

• South

• East

• West

What are the two main sources of the Nile?

• The Blue Nile and the Yellow Nile

• The Green Nile and the White Nile

• The Blue Nile and the White Nile

• The Green Nile and the White Nile

What body of water does the Nile empty in to?

• The Red Sea

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Atlantic Ocean

• The Pacific Ocean

What were the three kingdoms of ancient Egypt called?

• The Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms

• The First, Second, and Third Kingdoms

• The Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Kingdoms

• The Small, Medium, and Large Kingdoms

Thutmose III became king when he was just a child. Who was appointed regent?

• Herodotus

• Hatshepsut

• Cleopatra

• Tutankhamun

Who was the chief God of the ancient Egyptians, also known as the Sun God?

• Nekhbet

• Khonsu

• Re

• Set

Where was the Great Pyramid located?

• Memphis

• Alexandria

• Giza

• Cairo

Describe the step-by-step process of mummification

• Bathe in spices, fill with salt, remove organs, wrap in linens

• Fill with salt, bathe in spices, remove organs, wrap in linens

• Wrap in linens, fill with salt, bathe in spices, remove organs

• Remove organs, fill with salt, bathe in spices, wrap in linens

Why did ancient Egyptians bury their dead with belongings and food?

• They believed the body would be reincarnated and need the food and belongings in their new life

• They didn't want any of the living to steal the dead's food or belongings

• They believed the soul would return to the body to eat and use the belongings in the afterlife

• They believed it brought good luck to the dead

What were some of the achievements or accomplishments of ancient Egyptians?

• They figured out the length of a year, they could add, subtract, multiply, and divide, and they created medicines from plants

• They invented the battering ram, they figured out the world was round, and they invented the wheelbarrow

• They created Judaism, they used snails to dye cloth, and they created cuneiform

• They raised honeybees, they used chariots, and they domesticated animals