Ancient Egypt

First, which organ did the ancient Egyptians leave in the body during the mummification process?

• Lungs

• Stomach

• Heart

• Brain

Why were the pyramids filled with gold, jewelry, and other valuable possessions of the pharaoh?

• The pyramids were used as banks for the pharaoh's riches.

• The pyramids were storage areas for these materials so the pharaoh's spirit could enjoy them in the afterlife.

• The pharaoh wanted to hide his treasures from invaders.

• The pharaoh wanted to show off his wealth and power.

How does the transfer of power work in a dynasty?

• The pharaoh chooses their successor before they die.

• The pharaoh's eldest child automatically becomes the next ruler.

• The people vote for the next pharaoh.

• The title of pharaoh is passed down to a younger relative or another chosen successor.

Why did the ancient Egyptians live along the Nile River?

• The Egyptians were afraid of the desert.

• The Nile provided a natural barrier against invaders.

• The Egyptians lived in the desert and could not depend on rainfall.

• The Egyptians preferred living near water.

What is the name of the limestone statue in this picture, with the head of a pharaoh and the body of a lion?

• Osiris

• Great Sphinx

• Anubis

• Horus

Which position in Egypt's social hierarchy was the second-in-command whose responsibilities included supervising the courts, tax collections, pyramid construction, and government officials?

• Scribe

• Vizier

• Priest

• General

Why did the majority of the ancient Egyptians settle around the Nile Delta?

• The buildup of soil made the land great for agriculture.

• The Nile Delta was the center of trade and commerce.

• The Nile Delta was the only habitable area in Egypt.

• The Nile Delta was the location of the pharaoh's palace.

The Middle Kingdom ended after Egypt was overpowered by which group of people with chariots and bronze weapons from Southwest Asia?

• Romans

• Persians

• Greeks

• Hyksos

Which position in Egypt's social hierarchy included builders, carpenters, jewelers, metalworkers, painters, sculptors, and stonecutters?

• Merchants

• Artisans

• Slaves

• Farmers

What is the direction of the river flow in the Nile River?

• The Nile flows in a circular motion.

• The Nile starts in the south and flows to the north.

• The Nile flows in both directions.

• The Nile starts in the north and flows to the south.