Winter Exam Ancient World History

What is a huge building with four sloping sides shaped like triangles?

• Ziggurat

• Regent

• Pyramid

• Cataract

What is the term for many territories and peoples controlled by one government?

• Empire

• Bazaar

• City-state

• Myth

What is the mouth of the Nile River called?

• Mist

• Agriculture

• Delta

• Senet

What is the name of the area where King Tut was found?

• Valley of the Kings

• Valley of Death

• Land of the Kings

• Pharaoh's Row

What were the rulers of Egypt called?

• Kings

• Emperors

• Presidents

• Pharaohs

Which river allowed Egypt to create a civilization and thrive?

• Nile

• Amazon

• Mississippi

• Delta

Why were the Pharaohs mummified?

• To preserve them for the afterlife.

• To save them for us to see today.

• To terrify enemies.

• To satisfy the gods.

What was the economy of Egypt based on?

• Making mummies

• Building pyramids

• Farming

• Gold

What was the purpose of Egyptian pyramids?

• Tombs

• Religious ceremonies

• To be closer to the gods

• To keep enemies away

The Egyptians invented the first type of paper, known as?

• Paper

• Papyrus

• Scroll

• Cloth