Ancient Egypt Review

Who were the rulers of Ancient Egypt called?

• Kings

• Emperors

• Sultans

• Pharaohs

What were the massive structures built as tombs for the pharaohs called?

• temples

• castles

• huts

• pyramids

What is the ancient Egyptian writing system called?

• cuneiform

• pictographs

• hieroglyphs

• hieroglyphics

What was the process of preserving the dead bodies in Ancient Egypt called?

• embalming

• mummification

• cremation

• decomposition

What is the name of the stone that helped in deciphering hieroglyphics?

• Rosetta Stone

• Sphinx Stone

• Pyramid Stone

• Nile Stone

What was the purpose of the pyramids in Ancient Egypt?

• To serve as tombs for the pharaohs and their families.

• To house the royal library and archives.

• To store grain and other food supplies.

• To serve as temples for religious ceremonies.

What does this image most likely represent?

• Agricuture

• Trasnsportation

• Worshipping the gods

• Building the pyramids

What Egyptian achievement is shown in the picture above?

• Papyrus

• Shadoof

• Pyramids

• Great Sphinx of Giza

What supports the idea that agriculture was reliable in Egypt?

• many natural defenses

• metal products and pottery

• kingdoms ruled by pharaohs

• dependable and regular flooding

Why were river valleys influential to the development of Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilizations?

• They had mild weather.

• The provided fertile soil.

• They allowed easy travel.

• They had protective features.