Ancient Egypt: Kingdoms of Time, Daily Life & Religion

Which of these inventions did the Egyptians have, thanks to the Mesopotamians? Check all the correct answers.

• The sail and the wheel

• The arch and the sundial

• The scissors

• The plow

What is another name for the wealthy class in ancient Egypt? Check all that apply.

• The commoners

• The nobility

• The aristocracy

• The peasants

What do we call dividing people up into classes based on their wealth?

• The pyramid

• Nobility

• Social Class System

• Slaves

What was one of the main jobs of the commoners/peasants?

• Soldiers

• Farmers

• Teachers

• Carpenters

What did farmers do during the rainy season? Choose all that apply.

• Fight in wars

• Work on temples and building projects

• Go on vacation

• Dig out irrigation canals

What plant(s) helped to make Egypt a rich nation? Choose all that apply.

• Wheat

• Papyrus

• Vanilla bean

• Corn

Why did Egyptian kings marry within the family? Choose all that apply.

• To keep power in the family

• They did not like foreigners

• They were worried about assassination attempts

• To preserve the royal bloodline

What is the name of an Egyptian king?

• Lugal

• King

• Pharaoh

• Sultan

What is the origin of the word "pharaoh"?

• Latin

• Greek

• British

• Egyptian

What type of government believed their ruler is a god or supported by the gods?

• Aristocracy

• Theocracy

• Democracy

• Totalitarian