Ancient Civilizations Quiz

I lived in an ancient civilization in the valley of the Nile River. Flooding of the river each year provided rich soil for farming crops. Desert surrounding our civilization protected it from invasion. Kings united the northern and southern parts of our civilization. In which ancient civilization did I live?

• China

• Egypt

• Greece

• Sumer

For this item, select the answer from the drop-down menu. ______ was the early river civilization that created the pyramids.

Ancient Egyptians worked carefully to preserve the bodies of pharaohs. The mummy of Ramses the Great still exists three thousand years after his reign. The information is most related to a belief in

• an afterlife

• a democracy

• social equality

• military strength

The ancient Egyptian practice of mummification most reflected a belief in

• healing rituals

• an afterlife

• technology

• education

Which social class of ancient Egypt had an elite status?

• Farmers grew crops such as wheat.

• Merchants sold goods such as cloth.

• Nobles supervised the collection of taxes.

• Artisans sculpted figures and made pottery.

What tool for writing was developed in ancient Egypt?

• pencils

• papyrus

• clay tablets

• the printing press

Which ancient Egyptian practice best reflects the rights of women under Egyptian law?

• Women were required to marry.

• Women were not allowed to work outside the home.

• Women had legal control over their children.

• Women were allowed to own property in their own name.

Use the photograph below to answer the question. The photograph shows a system of writing developed in ancient

• China.

• Egypt.

• Greece.

• India.

What was the role of scribes in ancient Egypt?

• They planted seeds and harvested grain.

• They fought in military battles.

• They produced writings.

• They made laws.

Which of these best describes the relationship of religion to government in ancient Egypt?

• The vizier made sure that citizens of all religions were treated fairly.

• The pharaoh was both head of state and a representative to the gods.

• Nobles ruled over local provinces.

• Scribes recorded lists of property.