Ancient Egypt Geo & Achievements

Which of the following is a map (satellite) picture that represents the Nile River Valley?

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Identify the true statement(s).

• The Nile River flows into the Red Sea.
• The Nile River flows in to the Mediterranean Sea.
• The Nile River flows from northern Egypt to southern Egypt.
• The Nile River flows from Upper Egypt to Lower Egypt.
• The Nile River flows from Lower Egypt to Upper Egypt.

True or False: Natural barriers did not help to protect Ancient Egyptian civilization from invasions/attacks.

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• False

Complete the statement with the most accurate information: During a history class, Benjamin learned that pyramids were _________.

• a military training facility for the Ancient Egyptian armies.

• burial sites for many Egyptian citizens, along with all of their possessions that would help them live comfortably in the afterlife.

• built by extraterrestrial life to let future civilizations know they are not alone.

• burial sites for many pharaohs, along with all of their possessions that would help them live comfortably in the afterlife.

• burial sites for many Mesopotamians, along with all of their possessions that would help them live comfortably in the afterlife.

During a history class, Anika asked, 'What are hieroglyphics?'

• sounds that communicate words and ideas

• symbols that communicate sounds, words, and ideas

• ideas that communicate symbols, words, and sounds

• the Ancient Egyptian calendar

• a way of speaking

Ethan and Grace are studying ancient artifacts. Identify the significance of the Rosetta Stone.

• it enabled historians to translate the Egyptian calendar into language that they could understand.

• it gave the Pharaohs direction on how to rule the people of Ancient Egypt.

• it was made of precious stone that Ancient Egyptians deemed valuable.

• it enabled historians to translate hieroglyphics into language that they could understand.

• it was discovered in the tomb of King Tut.