Ancient Egypt Elearning

What is a dynasty?

• a collection of queens
• a collection of kingdoms
• series of rulers from different families
• series of rulers from the same family

Which of the following beliefs was central to Egyptian religion?

• the pharaohs

• the pyramids

• the afterlife

• hunting and gathering

Describe the burial practices of Egyptians?

• They used a funeral pyre for the dead.
• They carried the dead to a nearby country.
• They preserved bodies as mummies.
• They were buried in the river.

Whose tomb was discovered in 1922?

• King Tutankhamen
• Ahmose
• Ramese
• Queen Hatsheput

Who would write and record information?

• slaves
• scribes
• farmers
• craftspeople

What is papyrus?

• mud used in building
• plant from which paper is made
• rock used to make tools
• animal skin

Who is at the top of the Egyptian social pyramid (hierarchy)?

• slaves

• pharaoh

• scribe

• government officials

On which continent was ancient Egypt located?

• Asia

• Africa

• South America

• Eurpoe

What does the social pyramid show about Egypt's social classes?

• There were many people at the same time who shared power.

• Most of the people in Egypt were rich.

• There were very few people sharing power at the same time.

• The slaves were the ones who built the pyramids.

How often did the Nile River flood?

• Every now and then
• Every 3 months
• Every year at some time
• Every year at about the same time