Ancient Egypt 101: National Geographic

How long did the ancient Egyptian civilization last?

• Nearly 2,500 years

• More than 4,000 years

• About 1,500 years

• Over 3,000 years

What was ancient Egypt's empire's maximum reach?

• Down to the southern tip of Africa

• To the edges of the Roman Empire

• Up to the borders of ancient Greece

• As far north as modern-day Syria

What were the two regions of ancient Egypt named after?

• The direction of the wind

• The flow of the Nile

• The position of the stars

• The height of the land

When did the two halves of ancient Egypt unite?

• Around 2500 BC

• About 3100 BC

• By 1000 BC

• In 1500 BC

What does the word 'pharaoh' mean?

• Guardian of Egypt

• King of the Nile

• Great house

• Divine ruler

What was the purpose of the elaborate tombs built by rulers?

• To prepare for their journey into the afterlife

• To display their wealth and power

• To serve as homes for their families

• To protect them from enemies

What new form of measurement did the Egyptians develop?

• The yard

• The foot

• The meter

• The cubit

What was the first dating system in history to feature 365 days in one year?

• The lunar calendar

• The solar calendar

• The Julian calendar

• The Gregorian calendar

What was hieratic writing primarily used for?

• Functional purposes

• Secret communications

• Decorative purposes

• Ceremonial purposes

Who eventually conquered ancient Egypt?

• The Ottoman Empire

• The British Empire

• The Mongol Empire

• The Roman Empire