Ancient Egypt

The Rosetta Stone was important because

• it is a unique artifact

• it led to the decoding of hieroglyphics

• it had Greek, Cuneiform, and Egyptian writing on it

• it represented peace

What was the MAIN purpose of statues and temples in ancient Egypt?

• to provide a connection to the gods

• to honor the contributions of workers

• to mark boundaries of private property

• to display the image of the pharaoh to citizens

Which group had the highest social status during the reign of the pharaohs?

• high-ranking soldiers

• temple priests

• wealthy merchants

• government scribes

This social class worked in shops and provided Egypt with many of the goods they needed. They included painters, sculptors, and metalworkers.

• slaves and servants

• scribes

• peasants

• craftsmen and artists

Which member of government has the most power, just under the pharaoh?

• Treasurer

• General

• Vizier

• Scribes

How did the Nile River help Egypt?

• provided water

• made soil good for farming

• All of the Above

• made it easy to travel by boat

Which region of Egypt is circled on the map?

• Upper Egypt

• Lower Egypt

Which region of Egypt is circle on the map?

• Upper Egypt

• Lower Egypt

Name the body of water circled in the picture.

• Mediterranean Sea

• Persian Gulf

• Red Sea

• Nile River

What is located in the circled area of the map?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Upper Egypt

• Thebes

• Nile Delta