Ancient Egypt

What was the title of the Pharaoh's second in command?

• Vice-Pharaoh

• Governor

• Vizier

• Chief Priest

Slaves in ancient Egypt were...

• Always born into slavery

• Permitted to own land

• Only made to do difficult jobs like mining

• Higher in social status than farmers

Where is Egypt located?

• Southern Europe

• The Middle East

• North Eastern Africa

• West Africa

Which of the following is a primary source on Ancient Egypt?

• A textbook about mummification practices

• The ruins of the Temple of Karnak

• A media address from the president of Egypt

• A diary from an Egyptology specialist.

The Nile was important to ancient Eqypt for the following reasons:

• It allowed for transport and trade up and downstream

• It had seasonal floods which allowed for strong agriculture

• It acted as a natural border, protecting Egypt from enemies

• Bricks made from river bank mud were used to build structures

What is depicted in this image?

• The Pyramids of Giza

• The Valley of the Kings

• The Great Sphinx

• The Nile River

The Nile flows

• From north to south

• From south to north

• From east to west

• From west to east

The 'inundation" is otherwise known as:

• Shomu - Harvest Season

• Akhet - Flooding Season

• Proyet - Growing Season

• The Ancient Egyptian word for Apocalypse

The Pharaoh was...

• Both the political and spiritual leader of ancient Egyptian society

• Viewed as a powerful, but mortal leader

• Expected to never marry or have children

• Elected by a council of powerful nobles

What separated scribes from other people of similar social class?

• They were trained for warfare

• They were close friends of noble families

• They could read and write

• They had a stronger connection to the gods