Ancient Egypt quiz

This river was central to daily life in Ancient Egypt

• River Jordan

• River Nile

• River Lee

• Amazon River

History can typically be divided into the following periods: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern.

Choose the definition that best describes a dynasty

• a line of rulers from different families

• a group of states/countries ruled over by a single ruler.

• a line of hereditary (passing from generation to generation in one family) rulers

• a democracy

How was the landscape of Egypt different 8,000 years ago?

Answer explanation

The Land of Egypt 8000 years ago was a very different place: the climate was more temperate, the lands were covered in a savanna, and herds of ungulate (gazelles, zebras etc.) ate the grass.

According to Egyptian legend, who was the leader to unite Upper and Lower Egypt c. 3100 BC?

• Namer

• Cleopatra

• Tutankhamun

• Nefertiti

What does the word 'Pharoah' translate to?

• One who rules

• King

• Emperor

• Great house

How many periods were there in Ancient Egypt?

• 15

• 3

• 2

• 5

This was a chief minister/government official in charge of taxes.

• Scribe

• Craftsman

• Vizier

• Noble

Which of these facts about Egyptian women is true?

• They could divorce their husbands

• They could hold administrative positions

• They could own property

• They could serve as witnessess and jurors

The majority of Egypt's slaves came from

• Prisoners of war

• Farmers

• Pharoah's family

• Peasant class