Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egyptians believed the Pharaoh was

• elected by the people

• the Nile

• An everyday man

• A god

The Rosetta Stone was important because

• it is a unique artifact

• it led to the decoding of hieroglyphics

• it had Greek, Cuneiform, and Egyptian writing on it

• it represented peace

The ancient Egyptian practice of mummification MOST reflected a belief in

• healing rituals

• an afterlife

• technology

• education

Type of government where it is on the basis of religion.

• democracy

• theocracy

• bibliography

• communism

What is the ancient Egyptian form of writing?

• cuneiform

• hieroglyphics

• Sanskrit

• Greek

What was the most common form of religious practice in Ancient Egypt?

• hieroglyphics
• polytheism
• mythology
• monotheism

Who was at the bottom of Egyptian society?

• priests

• slaves

• farmers

• pharaoh

What is Ramses II best known for?

• writing a set of laws for Egypt

• moving the capital to Thebes

• fighting the Hittites

• being the ruler during the Old Kingdom

What are two geographical features that protect Egypt?

• snow and the Nile River

• The Nile Delta and the Nile Cataracts

• Nile Cataracts and the mountains

• The savanna and the Nile Cataracts

This is a strong, rapid of water found in the river

• river
• waterfall
• cataract
• flood