Ancient China and Egypt Review

Which of the following was a contribution of ancient China?

• Silk cloth

• Cotton cloth

• Papyrus cloth

• Wool cloth

In Ancient Egypt, the pyramids were built...

• to show other civilizations how powerful Egypt was

• as tombs for pharaohs

• to punish slaves

• for gods and goddesses

What plant did the Egyptians use to make paper?

• lotus

• papyrus

• flax

• palm

A crop that was grown a lot in the Yangtze River region was...

• wheat

• corn

• rice

• papyrus

Which two Chinese inventions were used in war?

• papyrus paper

• kite

• silk

• fireworks

What is the name of the ancient Egyptian written language?

• hieroglyphics

• calligraphy

• papyrus

• symbolism

Most of Ancient Egypt's land was..

• mountain

• hilly

• rainforest

• desert

Why did Ancient Egyptians create irrigation systems?

• go on boats to trade with others

• fish in the rivers and seas

• build better pyramids

• move water inland for farming

What is one ancient Egyptian invention that we still use today?

• kite

• light bulb

• 365 day calendar

• fireworks

Why was the Great Wall built?

• as a tomb for the emperors

• to keep invaders out

• as a gift to the emperor's wife

• as a trade route