Ancient Egypt Test Review

Which acronym helps us investigate civilizations?

• BANANAS

• GRAPES

• DATES

• FIGS

What is the name of the river that flows through Ancient Egypt?

• Tigris

• Indus

• Euprates

• Nile

Which of the following is NOT a natural barrier of Egypt?

• Sahara Desert

• Mediterranean Sea

• Eastern Desert

• Great Sphinx

According to our GRAPES table, which is TRUE about the GEOGRAPHY of Ancient Egypt?

• The flooding of the Nile helped with silt and farming.

• Ancient Egyptians did not use the rivers and seas around them.

• Egyptians farmed far away from the banks of the river.

• Egypt was open to attack by neighbors due to easy access.

According to the RELIGION section of your GRAPES table, which is true about Ancient Egypt?

• They were monotheistic.

• Religion was NOT a major part of their life.

• They were polytheistic.

• Burials were not important.

Which pharaoh united Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt?

• Queen Hatshepsut

• King Tut

• Ramses the Great

• King Menes/King Narmer

According to the ACHIEVEMENTS section of your GRAPES table, which achievement had the largest lasting impact (meaning: we still use it a lot today?)

• Geometry

• Calendar based on Nile flooding

• Breath mints made with honey

• Hieroglyphics

According to the POLITICS sections of your GRAPES table, which of the following is true about Ancient Egypt?

• The pharaoh was the head of the government, religion and military.

• The government was Decentralized (many leaders across Egypt)

• Pharaohs were chosen by voting.

• Only adult men could lead Ancient Egypt.

According to your SOCIAL STRUCTURE section of your GRAPES table, who is located at the TOP of the social hierarchy?

• Priests

• Peasants

• Pharaohs

• Scribes

According to your SOCIAL STRUCTURE section of your GRAPES table, who is located at the BOTTOM of the social hierarchy?

• Priests

• Pharaohs

• Scribes

• Peasants