Ancient Egypt Pre-Test

What body of water played a major role in the development of the Ancient Egyptian civilisation?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Nile River

• Indian Ocean

• Red Sea

Where was Ancient Egypt located?

• Northeast Africa

• Southern Europe

• Eastern Asia

• Central America

Around how many years did the civilisation of Ancient Egypt last?

• 300 years

• 800 years

• 1200 years

• 3000 years

What are the three major kingdoms that make up the history of Ancient Egypt?

• The Iron, Bronze and Golden Kingdoms

• The Old, Middle and New Kingdoms

• The First, Second and Third Kingdoms

• The Assyrian, Greek and Roman Kingdoms

What major part of the Ancient Egyptian culture played a significant role in the government?

• Art

• Food

• Religion

• Science

What other civilisation or civilisations conquered Ancient Egypt?

• Rome

• Greece

• Persia

• All of the above

True or False: Being a scribe (someone who could read and write) was a low job as scribes were looked down upon by the rest of Ancient Egyptian society.

• True

• False

Which of the following is true about the use of makeup in Ancient Egypt?

• It was used by both men and women

• It protected their skin from the harsh sun

• It was thought to have special healing powers

• All of the above

What was a Pharaoh?

• The leader of Egypt

• A large structure where the Egyptian kings were buried

• The type of statue erected to the Egyptian gods

• None of the above

What invention of the Egyptians was important in enabling them to run a complex government?

• Toothpaste

• Cosmetics

• Writing

• Irrigation