Chapter 5 Lesson 1 Review

What is considered the "lifeblood" of Egypt and why?

• The Pyramids

• The Nile River

• The Tigris River

• The Nile Valley

How did ancient Egypt's geography benefit them?

• The geography of ancient Egypt benefited them in terms of agriculture, trade, made it hard for outsiders to attack them

• The geography of ancient Egypt benefited them in terms of technology and innovation.
• The geography of ancient Egypt benefited them in terms of art and culture.
• The geography of ancient Egypt had no significant benefits.

What unique feature did the Nile river possess that benefited Egypt so greatly?

• The unique feature that benefited Egypt greatly was the annual flooding of the Nile river, which deposited nutrient-rich silt and allowed for agricultural productivity.
• The unique feature that benefited Egypt greatly was the Nile river's ability to provide a natural barrier against invaders.
• The unique feature that benefited Egypt greatly was the Nile river's ability to generate hydroelectric power.
• The unique feature that benefited Egypt greatly was the Nile river's ability to transport goods and people efficiently.

The two main kingdoms of Ancient Egypt were...

• Middle Egypt and Outer Egypt
• East Egypt and West Egypt
• Northern Egypt and Southern Egypt
• Upper Kingdom and Lower Kingdom

Who was Narmer?

• Narmer was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh who ruled during the Early Dynastic Period.
• Narmer was a Chinese emperor who built the Great Wall of China.
• Narmer was a famous Roman general who conquered Egypt.
• Narmer was a Greek philosopher who wrote extensively on ethics.

The Ancient Egyptian form of writing (that we practiced last class) is called

• Cuneiform

• Hieroglyphics

• Cave Writing

• Ancient English