Review Quiz: Ancient Egypt

Egypt was protected from invaders because:

• a. the Nile River flooded every year

• b. it was surrounded by natural barriers; desert, mountains, and the sea

• c. it was an island

The Nile was important to the Egyptians for two main reasons:

• a. agriculture & transportation

• b. swimming & bathing

• c. fishing & water-skiing

The flooding of the Nile River is known as:

• a. inundation

• b. emergence

• c. drought

The Egyptians planted their crops during the time of the receding flood known as:

• a. inundation

• b. emergence

• c. drought

The Egyptians harvested their crops during the time of:

• a. inundation

• b. emergence

• c. drought

Egyptian farmers used irrigation to:

• a. water their crops

• b. make the soil more fertile

• c. control flood waters

• d. travel among the villages

Transportation on the Nile was important to the Egyptian civilization because:

• a. it encouraged trade

• b. it linked all Egyptians

• c. both a & b

Ancient Egypt is located:

• in the northeast corner of Asia

• in the northwest corner of America

• in the northeast corner of Africa

• in the northwest corner of Africa

Ancient name of Egypt:

• Mist

• Misf

• Misr

Hieroglyphics

• A reed plant used for making paper in ancient Egypt. It grows along the Nile.

• form of written language that uses picture and sound symbols to convey a message.

• person who studies artifacts from the past.