Ancient Egypt Quiz

When did the political unification of Upper and Lower Egypt under Menes occur?

• 1549–1069 BC

• 2134–1690 BC

• 2686–2181 BC

• c. 3150–2890 BC

During which period did Egypt reach the pinnacle of its power?

• Middle Kingdom

• Old Kingdom

• New Kingdom

• Third Intermediate Period

What was the main reason for the success of ancient Egyptian civilization?

• Invasion by foreign powers

• Trade with Mesopotamia

• Controlled irrigation of the Nile River valley

• Military dominance

What did the ancient Egyptians use to shape blades and other objects from flakes?

• Copper

• Obsidian from Ethiopia

• Gold

• Iron

Which culture in upper Egypt was known for its high-quality ceramics, stone tools, and use of copper?

• Naqada II culture

• Naqada I culture

• Badarian culture

• Naqada III culture

What was the period when trade with the Levant and Mesopotamia was established?

• Naqada II Period

• Naqada I Period

• Old Kingdom

• Naqada III Period

What did the ancient Egyptians import from Ethiopia to shape blades and other objects?

• Gold

• Copper

• Obsidian

• Iron

What was the main occupation of the nomadic modern human hunter-gatherers living in the Nile valley?

• Farming

• Fishing

• Hunting

• Trading

What was the main source of livelihood for the populations living in the Nile valley during the late Paleolithic period?

• Mining

• Agriculture

• Hunting

• Fishing

What was the lifeline of ancient Egypt for much of human history?

• Nile River

• Indus River

• Tigris River

• Euphrates River