Ancient Egypt Review

What was the primary reason for the success of ancient Egyptian civilization?

• Advanced military technology

• The fertile land provided by the Nile River

• Trade with neighboring empires

• The invention of hieroglyphics

What role did the pharaoh play in Egyptian society?

• A military general only

• A divine ruler who governed as both king and god

• A religious priest responsible for temples

• A merchant controlling trade

Which of the following is one of ancient Egypt’s most lasting legacies?

• The invention of the wheel

• The Great Pyramid of Giza

• The development of democracy

• The discovery of America

What system of writing did ancient Egyptians use?

• Latin

• Cuneiform

• Hieroglyphics

• Greek

What is the significance of the Great Pyramid of Giza?

• It served as a temple for the god Ra

• It was a fortress to defend against invaders

• It was a tomb for the pharaoh Khufu

• It marked the start of a new dynasty

Which of the following was NOT an achievement of ancient Egypt?

• Development of a 365-day calendar

• Invention of the wheel

• Advancements in medical practices

• Mastery of monumental architecture

What was the purpose of hieroglyphics?

• To create decorative art

• To record information and tell stories

• To communicate with gods

• To teach mathematics

What was the most significant contribution of the Nile River to Ancient Egypt?

• Transportation and trade routes

• Source of drinking water

• Regular flooding that enriched farmland

• A natural barrier against invasion

How did the annual flooding of the Nile influence Egyptian innovation?

• It encouraged the development of a monetary system.

• It led to advancements in irrigation and agricultural techniques.

• It created the need for fortified cities.

• It prompted the use of the barter system.

Which of the following best explains the importance of the Rosetta Stone?

• It provided insight into Egyptian religious practices.

• It helped scholars decipher hieroglyphics.

• It recorded the laws of the pharaohs.

• It was a key trade document used in the Mediterranean.