U4: Ancient Egypt

_______________ is a reed plant that grows along the Nile River which the Egyptians used to make sandals, baskets and boats.

Narmer’s kingdom stayed together long after his death. His family passed power from father to son to grandson. This is called a _________________.

_________________ is what they call to a ruler of ancient Egypt.

_______________ is a process of preserving dead body.

___________ is a material burned for its pleasant smell.

How are ancient Egyptians different form Mesopotamia?

• Egyptians constantly fought off attacker. Mesopotamia, however, had friendly contact.

• Mesopotamia is surrounded by bodies of water while Egypt surrounded the Nile river.

• Mesopotamia constantly fought off attacker. Egyptians, however, had friendly contact.

• Egyptians and Mesopotamia are similar countries since they are both surrounded by bodies of water.

What is ancient Egypt system of writing?

• Papyrus

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• The Phoenician Alphabet

Which is NOT true about Egypt.

• Dessert surrounded Egypt.

• Egypt was made up of two large kingdoms - Lower Egypt and Upper Egypt.

• Historians group Egypt’s dynasties into three main eras—the Old Kingdom, the Middle Kingdom, and the New Kingdom.

• The Nile river surrounded Egypt.

How the Nile River helped the Egyptians? Mark ALL the correct answers.

• River provided water for drinking and growing crops

• Cataracts kept out invaders

• When it floods, they use the extra water from Nile river to irrigate the farms.

• Marshy delta kept out enemies

Which of the following is NOT a way of farming for Egyptians.

• Planted wheat, barley, and flax in wet soil

• Irrigated during raining seasons

• Used shadoof to move water

• Dug basins and canals to catch water