Ancient Egypt

What is the longest river in Africa?

• Congo River

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Mississippi River

Which river was considered the lifeblood of Ancient Egypt?

• Mississippi River

• Nile River

• Amazon River

• Ganges River

What is the main purpose of the pyramids in Ancient Egypt?

• To serve as tombs for the pharaohs and their families

• To house the royal court and government officials

• To serve as religious temples

• To store grain and other food supplies

Which pharaoh built the Great Pyramid of Giza?

• Khufu

• Ramses II

• Cleopatra

• Tutankhamun

What is the name of the ancient Egyptian writing system?

• cuneiform

• hieroglyphs

• pictographs

• hieroglyphics

What is the term for the belief in multiple gods?

• pantheism

• atheism

• monotheism

• polytheism

What were the three main social classes in Ancient Egypt?

• pharaoh and royal family, nobles and priests, slaves

• pharaoh and royal family, nobles and priests, common people

• pharaoh and royal family, nobles and priests, merchants

• pharaoh and royal family, nobles and priests, warriors

Which social class in Ancient Egypt had the most power and wealth?

• Merchants

• Slaves

• Priests

• Pharaohs

What was the main economic activity in Ancient Egypt?

• agriculture

• manufacturing

• fishing

• mining

What was the currency used in Ancient Egypt?

• shekel

• drachma

• yen

• deben