Ancient Egypt and China Quiz

What is the name of the ancient Egyptian written language?  

• Papyrus

• Calligraphy

• Hieroglyphics

• Symbolism

In Ancient Egypt, the pyramids were built

• to show other civilizations how powerful Egypt was

• to punish slaves

• as tombs for pharaohs

• for gods and goddesses

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

• wheat

• rice

• corn

• papyrus

Why did Ancient Egyptians create irrigation systems?  

• to go on boats to trade with others

• to fish in the rivers and seas 

• to build better pyramids 

• to move water inland for farming and watering crops  

Which two Chinese inventions were used in war?

• silk

• fireworks

• kite

• papyrus paper

Most of Ancient Egypt’s land was ____________.  

• rainforest

• hilly

• desert

• mountains

Why was the Great Wall built?  

• to keep invaders out

• as a trade route

• as tombs for the emperors

• as a gift for the emperor's wife

What plant did the Egyptians use to make paper?

• lotus

• palm

• flax

• papyrus

Which of the following was a contribution of Ancient China?

• cotton cloth

• silk cloth

• wool cloth

• papyrus cloth

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

• 365-day calendar

• fireworks

• kites

• light bulb