Ancient Egypt Pre-Test

What river did the ancient Egyptians rely on?

• Tigris River

• Euphrates River

• Nile River

• Amazon River

What was the writing system used by the ancient Egyptians?

• Cuneiform

• Hieroglyphics

• Alphabet

• Sanskrit

Egyptian Religious beliefs were...

• Monotheistic (believing in one god)

• Polytheistic (believing in many gods)

• Atheistic (not believing in god)

• Buddhist

What continent is Egypt in?

• Africa

• Asia

• Europe

• South America

What is a dynasty?

• A powerful group or family that holds onto power for many years

• A gross tasting pastry

• A group of peasants fighting the ruling class for power

Who was the famous boy-king who returned the capital to Thebes?

• Ramses II

• King George III

• King Tut

• Montezuma

Who were the rulers of dynasties in ancient Egypt?

• Slave

• Pharaoh

• Noble

• Priest

True or False: There were only male pharaohs in ancient Egypt.

• True

• False

How long did civilization of ancient Egypt last?

• 1,000 years

• 2,000 years

• 3,000 years

• 5,000 years

Why were the annual floods of the Nile River important for Egyptian agriculture?

• It killed half the population

• It provided drinking water

• It left nutrients in the soil

• It removed a bunch of soil