Ancient Egypt and the Nile River Quiz

Where is Egypt located on the map of the Earth?

• North America

• South America

• Africa

• Europe

What is the climate of Egypt?

• Hot and dry

• Cold and rainy

• Mild and humid

• Tropical and stormy

What is the longest river in the world?

• Yangtze River

• Mississippi River

• Nile River

• Amazon River

What is the name of the brightest star in the night sky?

• Polaris

• Vega

• Sirius

• Betelgeuse

What marked the start of the floods for the Egyptians?

• Appearance of Vega

• Appearance of Sirius

• Appearance of Polaris

• Appearance of Orion

What is silt?

• A type of animal

• A type of soil

• A type of plant

• A type of bread

What did the Egyptians use to make different types of bread?

• Seeds and grains

• Meat and vegetables

• Fish and rice

• Nuts and fruits

Which plant was the primary crop for the Egyptians?

• Wheat

• Oats

• Rice

• Barley

What did the Egyptians use to separate the flour from the seeds of the wheat plant?

• Slicing and dicing

• Boiling and steaming

• Baking and frying

• Crushing and grinding

What is the main source of fresh water for the Egyptians?

• Persian Gulf

• Nile River

• Mediterranean Sea

• Red Sea