3/17/2022 6th Grade

The Nile River provided many resources for the Egyptians. What were they? Select ALL that apply.

• Water for irrigation

• Clay mud for buildings and pottery

• Silt for crops

• Transportation to other areas

• Papyrus reeds for paper

What is this?

• the crown that represents Upper and Lower Egypt united as one kingdom

• the symbol used by priests when the gods were NOT happy with human behavior

• the signal placed in each city when the Nile River was about to flood

• the head piece worn by merchants to tell others they come in peace

The Nile River would flood every year, bringing silt to farmer's fields. Silt is:

• a type of river

• colder water that follows from the mountains

• a mixture of fertile sand, dirt, and minerals

• a type of plant used to build homes

What was papyrus used for?

• to construct roofs of homes

• to create a sail for boats

• to help catch fish in the Nile

• to create writing "paper"

What was the FIRST step of the mummification process?

• remove most inner organs and place them in canopic jars

• place the body in a sarcophagus

• wrap the body in linen to prevent air from entering

• nothing; Egyptians didn't believe in mummification

How did Nubia’s location affect its relationship with Egypt?

• It prevented Nubia from having much interaction with Egypt.

• It made Nubia an infrequent trading partner.

• It encouraged Nubia to adopt aspects of Egyptian culture like pyramids

• It led to Nubian victory in the Battle of Kadesh.

Who was the chief advisor to the pharaoh?

• vizier

• scribe

• military commander

• high priest

How did Egyptians believe that pharaohs got power?

• from the ruling class

• from the gods

• from winning wars

• from their vast wealth