Ancient Egypt Unit Test B

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the direction of the Nile River?

• The Nile starts in the south and flows to the north.
• The Nile starts in the west and flows to the east.

Why did the majority of the ancient Egyptians settle around the Nile Delta?

• The area received a lot of rainfall each year for growing crops.
• The buildup of soil made the land great for agriculture.

Why did the ancient Egyptians live along the Nile River?

• The Egyptians did not have the necessary technology for irrigation.
• The Egyptians lived in the desert and could not depend on rainfall.

Why was the pharaoh considered the most important leader in ancient Egypt?

• The people believed that the pharaoh was a god.
• The people elected the pharaoh to serve as their ruler.

What was the primary reason for mummification in ancient Egypt?

• Mummies were valuable as decorations and could be sold for a lot of money.
• The belief that a person’s body must still exist so the spirit can go to the afterlife.

Why were the pyramids filled with gold, jewelry, and other valuable possessions of the pharaoh?

• The pyramids were museums that preserved and displayed Egyptian history for educational purposes during ancient times.
• The pyramids were storage areas for these materials so the pharaoh’s spirit could enjoy them in the afterlife.

How were historians able to use the Rosetta Stone to decode hieroglyphics?

• It had an answer key that showed the translation for each hieroglyphic.
• It had the same statement written in both hieroglyphics and Greek.

How does the transfer of power work in a dynasty?

• The title of pharaoh is given to a new ruler according to the voting results of the people.
• The title of pharaoh is passed down to a younger relative or another chosen successor.

Which statement best describes the artifact in this image?

• The artifact was a crown that symbolized the unity between Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt.
• The artifact was a gift from Kush to Egypt to celebrate friendship between the two civilizations.

True or False: The Great Pyramid of Giza was built during the reign of Ramesses the Great, who was the most famous pharaoh from the Old Kingdom.

• True
• False