Egypt

What were the main activities of the people living in prehistoric Egypt before they settled in the Nile valley?

• farming and irrigation

• hunting and gathering

• trading and weaving

• buidling ships

What is the capital of Egypt?

• Giza

• Cairo

• Alexandria

• Aswan

Who was Egypt's first female leader to adopt the full titles of a pharaoh?

• Hatshepsut

• Cleopatra

• Isis

• Nefertiti

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What type of paper did ancient Egyptians use for writing?

• Rice paper

• Parchment

• Papyrus

• Vellum

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What was the purpose of mummification in ancient Egypt?

• To display wealth and status

• To honor the deceased

• To provide a vessel for the god

• To preserve the body for the afterlife

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What is the name of the river that runs through Egypt?

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Red River

• Yang Tzu River

Who is the god of the sun in ancient Egypt?

• Ra

• Isis

• Seth

• Anubis

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In which continent is Egypt located?

• Asia

• Europe

• Africa

• North America

Which desert does Egypt have?

• Sahara

• Libya

• Sahara and Libya

• Gobi

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Which ocean does Egypt border?

• Atlantic Ocean and Red Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Atlantic Ocean

• Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea