Ancient Egypt Unit Test

What continent is Egypt located in?

• South America

• Africa

• Asia

• North America

What river flows through the entire country of Egypt?

• Amazon

• Nile

• Mississippi

• Yangtze

The Nile River is the only major river to flow.......

• forward

• backward

• uphill

• downhill

The Ancient Egyptians thought the flooding of the Nile River was caused by the tears of what goddess?

• Isis

• Aphrodite

• Athena

• Hera

What did the Egyptian priests use to measure the height of the Nile River?

(a)  

What desert lands provided precious gems and minerals for the Egyptians?

• Dry Lands

• Red Lands

• Black Lands

• Yellow Lands

How did the "black" lands get their name?

• The dark color of the soil caused by deposits of silt.

• The dark water nearby changed the color of the soil.

• The dark minerals within the soil.

What were the names of the two main parts of Ancient Egypt?

(a)  

What was the economy of Ancient Egyptians dependant on the most?

• Trade

• Farming

• Livestock

• Building

Check all that are inventions of the Ancient Egyptians.

• Hieroglyphics

• Pyramids

• Wheel

• Mummification