Ancient Egypt

The Nile River's flooding could be described as

• unpredictable

• destructive

• predictable

• rare

Which of the following is an achievement from Ancient Egypt?

• 365 calendar

• cuneiform

• wheel

• gun powder

How did developing papyrus help the Ancient Egyptians?

• it led to the construction of temples

• it increased demand for silk

• it allowed for wide-spread record keeping

• it inspired the creation of money.

The ancient Egyptians believed that their pharaohs were...

• unfair and cruel

• gods in human form

• greedy and selfish

• the best rulers in the whole wide world

Egypt is located on which continent

• Europe

• Asia

• Africa

• North America

• South America

Which river is said to "give life to Egypt" both in ancient and modern times?

• Amazon

• Tigris

• Potomac

• Nile

What geographical features act as natural barriers that protect Egypt from attack?

• snow and the Nile River

• Deserts and the Nile cataracts (waterfalls/rapids)

• Nile Cataracts and high mountains

• The savanna and the Nile Cataracts

How did the yearly flooding of the Nile River affect the people of Egypt?

• It isolated the settlements.

• It left silt that created rich, fertile soil.

• It spread diseases that destroyed whole empires.

• It attracted hunters and gatherers looking for wildlife.

Egyptians had a written language using pictures. It was called ____________.

• cuneiform

• kanji

• hieroglyphics

• katakana

The ancient Egyptian practice of mummification MOST reflected a belief in

• healing rituals

• afterlife

• technology

• education