Egyptian Geography and Pharaohs

Which letter represents ancient Egypt?

• A

• B

• C

• D

What is the name of the river that runs through Egypt?

• Euphrates

• Tigris

• Nile

• Indus

The Nile River is important because...

• It provides fresh drinking water

• It was great for irrigation and farming

• It was unpredictable and extremely dangerous when it flooded

• It allowed Egyptians to travel by boat and trade

What was the primary function of Egyptian pyramids?

• religious temples

• tombs for pharaohs and their family

• the houses of ancient pharaohs

• Places where pharaohs kept their treasures and wealth

Why were the pyramids so impressive?

• They took 20 years to build

• They were built directly into surrounding cliffs

• They did not use mortar--the blocks were perfectly cut and mathematically precise

• Slaves built the pyramids

Pharaoh Khufu is best known for...

• producing the most monuments out of all Egyptian kings

• Establishing strong trade routes

• sponsoring art and architecture

• building pyramids

What is significant about Hatsheput?

• Hatsheput was the first pharaoh of Egypt

• Hatsheput went to war and conquered more than any other pharaoh

• Hatsheput was the first female pharaoh and she expanded trade

• Hatsheput created the first peace treaty with the Hittites

Pharaoh Hatshepsut is most known for...

• creating a written language

• developing strong trade routes

• Pyramid building

• Enslaving neighboring Nubia

Ramses II is best known for...

• Being the "Greatest"

• Having a lot of wives and children

• Building many monuments and statues dedicated to himself

• Engaging in the first peace treaty