Ancient Egypt Review

What is the name of the river located in Egypt?

• Nile River
• Mississippi River
• Yangtze River
• Amazon River

Which direction does the river in Egypt flow?

• East to West
• North to South
• West to East
• South to North

What does the word Hieroglyphics mean?

• "Holy Writing"

  A system of writing using pictures or symbols instead of letters.

• A type of ancient currency used in Egypt.
• A form of dance popular in ancient Egypt.
• A type of food commonly eaten in ancient Egypt.

What is the Rosetta Stone?

• The Rosetta Stone is a type of ancient musical instrument.
• The Rosetta Stone is a famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci.
• The Rosetta Stone is a type of gemstone used for jewelry.
• A black stone that was the key to reading Egyptian hieroglyphics

How many different languages were written on the Rosetta Stone?

• Five
• Two
• Ten
• Three

What is a pharaoh?

• A pharaoh is a species of bird found in South America.
• A pharaoh is a type of musical instrument.
• A pharaoh is a term used for a type of dessert.
• A pharaoh is a ruler or king of ancient Egypt.

Who was the First Pharaoh of Egypt?

• Narmer
• Ramses II
• Cleopatra
• Tutankhamun

What did Khufu and other Old Kingdom pharaohs have built as tombs?

• Great Pyramids of Giza
• Sphinx of Giza
• Valley of the Kings
• Temple of Luxor

Who is the most famous pharaoh of Egypt?

• Ramesses II
• Hatshepsut
• King Tutankhamun

  (King Tut)

• Cleopatra

Who is known as the queen of ancient Egypt?

• Cleopatra
• Isis
• Hatshepsut
• Nefertiti