Ancient Egypt

What major natural feature influenced Ancient Egypt's settlements?

• The Sphinx

• Nile River

• Sand dunes

• Black Sea

Why did people choose to settle near the Nile River?

• They needed a supply of water

• To wash their clothing

• There was more clay in the soil to build homes

• Yearly floods cause the land to be nutrient-rich, which was perfect for growing crops

Ancient Egyptians settled along the Nile River, causing a ______ settlement pattern.

Ancient Egyptian rulers were called

• Pharoahs

• Emperors and Empresses

• Kings and Queens

• Chiefs

Which group of people would fall under label B?

• Soldiers

• Scribes

• Priests and Priestesses

• Farmers and slaves

Ancient Egypt's social structure has upper, middle and lower classes. Which groups of people formed the middle class?

• Pharoahs, nobility, officials and priests

• Scribes and soldiers

• Merchants and craftsmen

• Slaves and farmers

Ancient Egyptians believed in many gods. This means that Ancient Egyptian religion was:

• Christian

• Polytheistic

• Atheistic

• Monotheistic

What was the underlying principle of Ancient Egyptian religion, which was also the name of a deity? (Hint: it means 'magic')

• Horus

• Heka

• Ra

• Osiris

Select the name of a famous female Pharoah that ruled during Ancient Egypt.

• Bastet

• Osiris

• Hatshepsut

• Cleopatra

Which of these duties were not performed by the Pharoah

• Farm crops

• Make laws

• Collect taxes

• Defend Egypt against foreigners