Ancient Egypt

What river allowed Egypt to begin?

• Nile

• Amazon

• Mississippi

• Delta

What is Ancient Egypt surrounded by?

• deserts
• desserts
• rivers
• oceans

In ancient Egypt, the pyramids were built _____ .

• as tombs for the kings and queens

• to punish slaves

• as a payment to the gods

From what plant did the Egyptians make paper?

• Palm

• Papyrus

• Lotus

What is the name of the written language in the picture?

• Characters

• Symbolism

• Hieroglyphics

Upper Egypt is located in the ___________ area.

• Northern

• Eastern

• Western

• Southern

Who was at the TOP of Egyptian Social Structure?

• Farmers

• Slaves

• Merchants

• Pharaohs

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

What major natural feature influenced Ancient Egypt's settlements?

• The Sphinx

• Nile River

• Sand dunes

• Black Sea

Ancient Egyptian rulers were called

• Pharoahs

• Emperors and Empresses

• Kings and Queens

• Chiefs