Ancient Egypt and China Quiz

Why was the Great Wall built?

• As a gift to the emperor's wife

• As tombs for the emperors.

• To keep invaders out

• As a trade route

What is one ancient Egyptian invention that we still use today?

• Fireworks

• 365 day calendar

• Kite

• Light bulb

Why did Ancient Egyptians create irrigation systems?

• Go on boats to trade with others

• Build better pyramids

• Fish in the rivers and seas

• Move water inland for farming

Most of Ancient Egypt's land was

• Hilly

• Desert

• Rainforest

• Mountain

What is the name of the Ancient Egyptian written language?

• Hieroglyphics

• Calligraphy

• Symbolism

• Papyrus

Which TWO Chinese inventions were used in war?

• Papyrus paper

• Kite

• Firework

• Silk

A crop that was grown a lot in the Yangtze River region was

• Corn

• Rice

• Wheat

• Papyrus

What plant did the Egyptians use to make paper?

• Flax

• Palm

• Lotus

• Papyrus

In Ancient Egypt, the pyramids were built:

• As tombs for pharaohs

• To show other civilizations how powerful Egypt was

• To punish slaves

• For gods and goddesses

Which of the following was a contribution of Ancient China?

• Papyrus cloth

• Wool cloth

• Silk cloth

• Cotton cloth