Kingdoms of the Nile

Along which river did the Egyptian civilization develop?

• The Nile

• The Tigris

• The Jordan

• The Euphrates

How did Egypt's location affect the development of its civilization?

• Because it was shielded by deserts, it was protected from invasion

• Because it was close to other powerful empires, it was constantly conquered.

• Because it was near other cultures, it adopted the beliefs of other religions

• Because it was along a major river, it was destroyed many times by massive flooding

The Nile River would flood its delta every year during the ​ (a)   which left behind rich soil used for growing crops.

• fall
• summer
• spring
• winter

Where was the first capital of united Egypt?

• Memphis

• Nekhen

• Pe

• Sumer

The presence of ​ (a)   allowed two kingdoms of Egypt to develop with little of invasion by other warring nations

• deserts
• woodland
• forrest
• swamp

The pharaohs of Egypt passed the right to rule to their descendants, creating ​ (a)   that lasted many generations

• dynasties
• tribes
• cataracts
• delta

Which type of government did ancient Egyptians develop during the Old Kingdom?

• democracy

• republic

• dictatorship

• theocracy

The Old Kingdom was ruled by a pharaoh, who was considered to be a living god, and supported by ​ (a)   who controlled may political offices

• priests
• pharaoh
• kings
• gods

Which statement accurately characterizes the ancient Egyptian religion?

• Egyptians worshiped many gods who required human sacrifice

• Egyptians worshiped many gods who often took the form of animals

• Egyptians worshiped only two gods, who represented heaven and earth

• Egyptians worshiped only one god, who nevere took the form of a living being

Why were pyramids, such as the Great Pyramid at Giza, usually reeserved for the burial of pharaohs?

• Ancient Egyptians believed that only thier phyramids according to acient beliefs

• Pharaohs were required to be buried in phyramids according to ancient beliefs

• Pyramid construction needed a large labor force and took a long time to complete

• Ancient Egyptians believed that pyramid tombs best guaranteed that their leaders would have an afterlife