Ancient Egypt

What river was so important to the ancient Egyptians?

• Tigris

• Nile

• Euphrates

• Mississippi

Egypt is on which continent?

• Africa

• Asia

• Europe

• Middle East

The Nile delta was in ___________?

• Upper Egypt

• Middle Kingdom

• Lower Egypt

• The Red Sea

Which body of water did the Nile River flow into?

• The Black Sea

• The Red Sea

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Atlantic Ocean

What physical feature surrounded Egypt?

• Desert

• Sahel

• Grassland

• Mountains

The Egyptians relied on yearly _____?

• Floods

• Tornadoes

• Hurricanes

• Fires

Draw a shape that best represents a "Delta"

Why did Egyptians call it the "black land"?

• Because the sand was black

• Because of the dark rich soil

• Because the water was black and murky

• Because the soil was covered in dead scarab beetles

What was the purpose of the pyramids?

• To house slaves

• To look pretty for vistors

• Tombs for the scribes

• Tombs for the pharaohs

Much of Egyptian religion focused on

• preparing for the afterlife

• festivals

• electing new leaders

• building new temples