Ancient Egypt Quiz

What is a cataract in the context of a river?

• A waterfall

• A river bend

• A shallow area where water moves fast over rocks

• A deep pool

What is a delta?

• A mountain range

• A type of pyramid

• A desert

• Land created by silt deposits at the mouth of a river

Who was a pharaoh?

• A merchant

• A political and religious leader of ancient Egypt

• A warrior

• A farmer

What is papyrus?

• A type of food

• A kind of metal

• A tall plant used to make paper in ancient Egypt

• A type of stone

What are hieroglyphics?

• A type of ancient Egyptian clothing

• A kind of ancient Egyptian architecture

• A system of writing based on pictures

• A type of ancient Egyptian jewelry

What is an artifact?

• an object that is forgotten

• an object that is new

• an object used during a past period in history

What is a pyramid?

• a place of worship

• a church

• a place that ceremonies are held

• a tomb with triangle shaped sides