Egypt Explained

What river is considered the heartbeat of Egyptian civilization?

• Nile River

• Mississippi River

• Amazon River

• Yangtze River

What was the main reason the Nile River was predictable and important for agriculture?

• It was dry most of the year

• It flooded predictably every July to October

• It flooded at random times

• It had many waterfalls

Who united the Upper and Lower kingdoms of Egypt around 3100 BCE?

• Ramses II

• Manie's

• Cleopatra

• Tutankhamun

What was the capital of the newly united kingdom of Egypt?

• Cairo

• Memphis

• Alexandria

• Thebes

What role did the Pharaoh play in ancient Egyptian society?

• A priest only

• A god and a ruler

• A military leader only

• A merchant

What was the purpose of the pyramids?

• To protect from invaders

• To serve as palaces

• To house the eternal spirit of the Pharaoh

• To store grain

What material was used to make a paper-like substance for writing in ancient Egypt?

• Silk

• Bamboo

• Papyrus

• Clay

What was the Egyptian writing system called?

• Kanji

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Alphabet

Who was considered the god of the sun in ancient Egyptian religion?

• Horus

• Osiris

• Ra

• Anubis

What was the main purpose of mummification in ancient Egypt?

• To create art

• To preserve bodies for scientific research

• For entertainment

• To ensure the body was ready for the afterlife