G6 U2 Egypt Review

Why is a large river a good place to start a civilization?

• Provides Food surplus

• Promotes Trade

• Provides Fresh Water

• Provides good soil to grow crops

• All of the above

How was the Pharaoh viewed in Egypt? (click on 2 answers)

• a religious leader

• reincarnation of a god

• half god - half human

• a political leader

Why did the Pharaoh of Egypt insist on building such ‘grand’ burial tombs?

• So Egypt would look beautiful after their death.

• To be remembered and to continue leading Egypt even after death

• To help create new technologies and mathematics.

• To show their immense power in life.

Why was the Nile River considered the lifeline of Egypt?

• It floods every year, keeping the population low

• It is the 2nd largest river in the world; everyone wanted to see it, creating a large tourism industry

• Without it, Egypt would have no protection

• Without it, Egypt could not survive in a Sahara desert

The type of writing Egyptians created was known as….

• Heliglyphs.

• Cuneiform.

• Heardglyphs

• hieroglyphs

What is polytheistic religion?

• gods are animals and related to nature

• Belief in no gods

• belief in 1 god

• belief in many gods

What is a City-State? 

• A state with many cities inside its borders

• A state with its own religion

• A city with its own resources

• A city and surrounding area, governed by itself

What writing form was EGYPT known for?

• Cuneiform

• Hieroglyphics

• Runes

• English Alphabet

A King in Egypt is called a...

• King

• President

• Pharaoh

• Prime Minister

What technology help Egyptians build the Pyramids?

• Ramps

• Trucks

• Camels

• Boats