Ancient Egypt Geography

On which continent is Egypt?

• Asia

• Europe

• South America

• Africa

Which river played a major role in the development of Ancient Egypt?

• The Nile

• The Congo

• The Ganges

• The Amazon

What is the name for the land where the Nile branches and meets the Mediterranean sea?

• River Delta

• Nile Plateau

• Nile Delta

• Upper Egypt

What did Ancient Egyptians refer to as the 'miracle' of the Nile?

• The annual flooding of the nile

• The animals living in the Nile

• Moses walking on water

• The supply of drinking water

Which part of Egypt was referred to as Upper Egypt?

• Northern Egypt

• Southern Egypt

• The Nile Delta

• The Old Kingdom

Which part of Egypt is referred to as Lower Egypt?

• Southern Egypt

• Northern Egypt

• The Nile Delta

• New Kingdom

What does "Black land" refer to?

• Blackened, burned land from wildfires

• Land where soil is dark because of minerals

• An area of rich soil along the Nile

• An area of dead land due to drought

What does "Red land" refer to?

• Land rich in clay

• Land red from the colorful crops planted

• The territory near the Red Sea

• The desert

Which natural barriers protected ancient Egyptians and game them a sense of security?

• The deserts to the east and west

• The Red Sea

• The Nile Rapids

• The Mediterranean Sea

Which country does not border Egypt?

• Libya

• Saudi Arabia

• Sudan

• Israel/Palestine