Ancient Egypt Vocab Test Prep

Most of Ancient Egyptian's religion was _________________.

• polytheistic

• monotheistic

• atheistic

• paganism

What was found 350 years ago that allowed us decipher hieroglyphs?

• The Sphynx

• The Secret Scrolls

• The Rosetta Stone

• Google

What is papyrus?

• remains of ancient buildings
• paper made out of reed plants
• set of symbols used to read and write
• object from an ancient civilization

What is the triangular green location on the map?

• Nile river
• Nile delta
• Mediterranean Sea 
• Nile valley

Which direction does the Nile River flow?

• South
• East
• West
• North

Which word below matches this definition: steep rapids along a river that are created with large boulders

• papyrus
• stream
• cataracts
• dynasty

How many seasons did the Egyptians have based on the Nile River?

• 4
• 3
• 2
• 6

Small rivers and streams that feed into a larger one

• Black Land
• Red Land
• Tributaries
• Irrigation

a line of hereditary rulers of a country, also known as passing down from family generation to generation

• dynasty
• theocracy
• tribute
• pass it along

What discovery made the deciphering of hieroglyphics possible?

• The Rosetta Stone
• The Tower of Babel
• The Step Pyramid of Sakarra
• The Great Pyramid