Ancient Egypt

Which river is said to '' give life to Egypt'' both in Ancient and modern times?

• Indus River

• Nile River

• Tigris River

• Huang Ho River

Beginning with Greek historians, Egyptian kings have been known as _________.

• Monarchs

• King-priest

• Pharaoh

• Emperor

What is Egypt's written language using pictures?

• Cuneiform

• Hieroglyphics

• Alphabet

• Hangul

Mesopotamia: Clay Tablet; Egypt: _________

• Paper

• Papyrus

• Clay Tablet

• Stone

Which statement best describes the burial practice of Egyptians?

• Egyptians buried their dead in the waters of Nile River

• Egyptians mummified the bodies of their dead

• Egyptians carry their dead to neighboring countries

• Egyptians used funeral pyre for their dead

The Ancient Egyptian practice of mummification MOST reflected a belief in _____.

• healing rituals

• technology

• eductaion

• afterlife

What was the MAJOR purpose of building the pyramids?

• Temples for religious worship

• Storehouse of Pharaoh's wealth

• Warehouse of harvest

• Pharaoh's tomb when they die

An An Egyptian ruler was often buried in a triangular-shaped building called a _______________.

• Pyramid

• Ziggurat

• Cataract

• Papyrus

The greatest achievement of the pharaoh Menes was _________

• conquering the Nubians.

• building a pyramid.

• ruling the empire from Abu Simbel.

• uniting Upper and Lower Egypt.

Egypt is located on which continent?

• Asia

• Europe

• Africa

• North America