Ancient Egypt Achievements

In order to construct the pyramids, Egyptians had to have a strong knowledge of

• chemistry

• anatomy

• mathematics

Why did Egyptians practice mummification?

• to keep records of important information

• to pay off debts through work

• to provide the spirit a body in the afterlife

• to make a tomb for the leader

The Rosetta Stone was named after

• the place near where it was found.

• the man who found it.

• the material it is made out of.

• the museum where it is stored.

Why was the Rosetta Stone so important?

• It was beautiful.

• It told the story of a powerful king.

• It taught modern people how to read hieroglyphics.

• It was found by a French soldier.

The Egyptian civilization was best know for which of the following?

• cave paintings, shadoufs, Hammurabi's Laws

• rock, paper, scissors

• farming, stone tools, mummification

• mummification, pharaohs, hieroglyphics

What innovation helped Egyptians know when to irrigate and when to prepare for floods?

• plow

• chariot

• calendar

• sail boat

Which invention brought by the Hyksos eventually helped Egyptians win an empire?

• copper weapons

• granaries

• the chariot

• collapsible boats

What name was given to Egyptian tombs built to prepare a ruler for the after-life?

• Ziggurat

• Pyramid

How did Egyptians develop and use their calendar?

• They used astronomy to determine when to build their pyramids.

• They used astronomy to determine when to plant and harvest crops.

• They used geometry to determine when to build their pyramids.

Who built the giant temples and the pyramids for the pharaohs?

• Scribes

• Government Officials

• Peasant farmers during flood season

• Priests