Ancient Egypt Test Review

What is the name of the marshy area located at the mouth of a river

• Swamp

• Delta

• Swamp Land

• Lagoon

What is the specific name of the rulers of Egypt?

• Emperor

• Pharaoh

• Czar

• King

What important product was made by the ancient Egyptians using papyrus?

• Clothing

• Housing

• Weapons

• Paper

What was the writing system invented and used by ancient Egyptians?

• Cuneiform

• Sanskrit

• Hieroglyphics

• Pictograms

The Egyptian pharaohs were seen as

• Kings with no special powers.

• God kings.

• Keepers of knowledge.

• Animals in human form.

A theocracy is when the government

• gives men and women the same rights.

• Allows people to vote.

• Has many gods

• Is based on religion.

Polytheism is when

• A religion has many gods.

• A religion has one god.

• A religion is very old.

• A religion believes in an afterlife.

The large monuments that were built by the ancient Egyptians for the kings were called.

• Ziggurats

• Pyramids

• Obelisks

• Columbarium

What was the purpose of mummification

• To preserve the jewels and treasures of the king.

• To preserve the pyramids and prevent them from falling apart.

• To preserve the dead bodies of the pharaohs.

• To make sure that the gods were happy with the people.

Which of the following was invented by the ancient Egyptians?

• The 365 day/12 month calendar

• Bronze tools and weapons

• The first system of writing

• The first irrigation system