Ancient Egypt Quiz 1

What is the Nile River known for?

• Having no impact on ancient civilizations

• Making civilization in Egypt possible

• Being the shortest river in the world

• Flowing only through the Sahara Desert

Where is Upper Egypt located?

• Western part of Egypt

• Eastern part of Egypt

• Southern part of Egypt

• Northern part of Egypt

What is Lower Egypt?

• An ancient pyramid site

• The southern part of Egypt

• A modern city in Egypt

• The northern part of Egypt

What is a cataract in relation to the Nile River?

• A section with rapids and rocky terrain

• A type of boat used by ancient Egyptians

• A waterfall

• A bridge

What does a delta refer to?

• A type of ancient Egyptian chariot

• A fan-shaped region at the end of a river

• A pyramid with a flat top

• A type of mummy

Who was considered a pharaoh?

• A soldier in the Egyptian army

• A common farmer in ancient Egypt

• A ruler of Egypt

• A type of ancient Egyptian priest

Who was Menes?

• The first king who unified Upper and Lower Egypt

• A famous pyramid builder

• The last king of ancient Egypt

• An inventor of hieroglyphics

What is a pyramid?

• A marketplace in ancient Egypt

• A type of ancient Egyptian writing

• A stone tomb with triangle-shaped sides

• A riverboat used by pharaohs

What is a mummy?

• A preserved body to prevent it from decomposing

• A type of ancient Egyptian god

• A pyramid builder

• A type of ancient Egyptian food

What does afterlife mean?

• A famous ancient Egyptian festival

• A historical period in Egypt

• A type of plant found near the Nile

• Life after death