Impact of Social Studies: Ancient Egypt and Kush

In ancient Egypt, the pyramids were built _____ .

• as tombs for the kings and queens

• to punish slaves

• as a payment to the gods

From what plant did the Egyptians make paper?

• Palm

• Papyrus

• Lotus

What is the name of the written language in the picture?

• Characters

• Symbolism

• Hieroglyphics

Which group of people built pyramids?

• Mesopotamians

• Ancient Egyptians

• Ancient Indians

As a result of being conquered by Egypt, Nubians (a)   .

• accepted many Egyptian beliefs and

• gave up their previous way of life.

• refused to accept any Egyptian beli

• stopped worshiping their own deitie

Who founded a dynasty that ruled both Egypt and Kush?

• Assyrians

• Meroë

• Napata

• Nubia

• Piye

What was the region in which the kingdom of Kush formed?

• Assyrians

• Meroë

• Napata

• Nubia

• Piye

Which is an example of Ancient Egyptian architecture?

• Water Clocks

• Pyramids

• Hieroglyphics

What is a "Pharaoh"?

• the ruler of an ancient Egyptian kingdom

• the ruler

• a kingdom

This picture shows _____ .

• the Great Wall

• the Colosseum

• a pyramid