Egypt Review

The Nile is the longest river in the world. It has TWO main sources, the White Nile and the Blue Nile

• Ture

• False

A cataract is

• a group of rocky rapids

• a small plant used to make paper

• a large triangular shaped area of water that empties into a larger body of water

• a smooth flowing river

The Egyptians called their land KEMET, because

• the land was covered in dark, rich soil

• the pharaohs were so powerful

• it was the name of the local god

• the sun was the most important

On either side of the Nile, there were deserts that were called

• the Red Land

• the Hot Sands

• the Dry Region

• the Death Valley

Egyptian farmers built _____ to help their crops grow.

• earthen walls

• deep sewers

• large ponds

• a dam

Artisans are

• people who sell stuff

• skilled workers

• a part of the army

• lead the mummification process

The system of offices and officials that handle the business of government.

• dynasty

• bureaucracy

• priests

• democracy

Which order is correct from MOST important to LEAST important on the social pyramid?

• Pharaoh, Scribes, Merchants, Nobles, Servants

• Pharaoh, Nobles, Merchants, Scribes, Farmers

• Pharaoh, Nobles, Scribes, Merchants, Farmers

• Pharaoh, Nobles, Scribes, Farmers, Merchants

This god was known as the "sun god". He died every night and was reborn every morning.

• Isis

• Horus

• Osiris

• Amon-Re

Which Pharaoh built the most monuments?

• Hatshepsut

• Thutmose III

• Ramses II

• Tut