Ancient Egypt Quiz Review

a ruler of ancient Egypt

• vizier

• kaiser

• tsar

• pharaoh

ancient Egyptian writing system using picture symbols for ideas or sounds

• cuneiform

• hieroglyphics

• pictograms

• logographs

a series of rulers from a single family

• dynasty

• oligarch

• tyranny

• republic

massive structure with a rectangular base and four triangular sides built as a burial place for pharaohs

• tumuli

• mastaba

• sarcophagus

• pyramid

a waterfall or rapids in a rive

• strait

• fjord

• cataract

• bifurcation

a land form made of sediment (silt) that is deposited where a river flows into an ocean or lake

• cataract

• delta

• cliff

• plateau

A reed plant that grows long the Nile River. Ancient Egyptians made baskets, sandals, river rafts, and PAPER from it.

• cataract
• delta
• papyrus
• embalming

A line of rulers from one family

• theocracy
• pharaoh
• dynasty
• shadoof

What continent is Egypt on?

• South America
• Asia
• North American
• Africa

Why were the pyramids built?

• To create Social Studies questions for students
• Religious monuments 
• Tombs for Pharaohs
• Seat of government