Ancient Egypt

Which of the following statements are true about the Nile River?

• The Nile flooded seasonally, leaving behind rich silt

• The flooding of the Nile allowed for agriculture to take place

• The Nile was a source of water for drinking, fishing, cooking, and bathing

• All of the above are true about the Nile

How did ancient Egyptians increase food production along the Nile?

• By digging canals and building levees

• By hunting and gathering

Which of the following is most true about the geography of Ancient Egypt?

Choose 2 Answers.

• The surrounding deserts provide protections from invaders

• The Nile provides a source of food and led to civilization

• The surrounding deserts made life difficult for Egyptians

• The Nile caused devastating floods that destroyed crops

What is a pharaoh?

• An imaginary figure with the body of a lion and the face of another animal.

• A ruler of Egypt elected by the people

• A tall pillar with four sides, place in and around temples

• A ruler of Egypt with total control

What is a theocracy?

• A government run by a king

• A government run by religious figures

• A government run by an elected president

The majority of people in ancient Egypt were...

• Merchants

• Scribes

• Farmers

• Slaves

Which of the following is NOT true about the religion of ancient Egypt.

• There is a focus on the afterlife

• The religion is polytheistic

• Mummification is an important ritual

• Each person has a spirit called "Re"

Why were the pyramids of Egypt built?

• Homes for Egyptian nobles

• Tombs to bury rulers

• Palaces for the Pharaohs

• Storage for crops

What legal right(s) did women have in Egypt?

• The right to own property

• The right to divorce

• The right to make contracts

• All of the Above

What did boys begin at age 14?

• Going to an advanced school

• Learning their father's profession (job)

• Working on government projects

• Training to become a soldier