4th Grade S.S. Ancient Egypt MAP 1

Identify the following places

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b

c

d

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Nile Delta

Sahara Desert

Nile Rver

Red Sea

Mediterranean Sea

Which river was the most important to the development of ancient Egypt?

• The Amazon River

• The Nile River

• The Mississippi River

• The Tigris River

Why was the Nile River important to ancient Egypt?

• It was the home of Egyptian gods.

• It was only used for fishing.

• It provided water, food, and transportation.

• It separated Egypt from other civilizations.

What type of government did ancient Egypt have?

• A monarchy led by a pharaoh

• A democracy with elected officials

• A government ruled by priests only

• A system where all citizens voted on laws

What did the ancient Egyptians use pyramids for?

• Places for religious ceremonies

• Tombs for pharaohs

• Homes for Egyptian citizens

• Markets for trading goods

What material did ancient Egyptians use to make paper?

• Clay tablets

• Animal skins

• Papyrus

• Bamboo

What was the purpose of mummification in ancient Egypt?

• To protect the body from wild animals

• To decorate tombs

• To use as statues in temples

• To preserve bodies for the afterlife

What was the role of a pharaoh in ancient Egypt?

• The ruler who was believed to be a god on Earth

• A military leader only

• A farmer who owned all the land

• A priest in charge of temples

What is hieroglyphics?

• A type of pyramid design

• A form of Egyptian mathematics

• The writing system of ancient Egypt

• A type of Egyptian jewelry

What was one of the main economic activities in ancient Egypt?

• Mining diamonds

• Farming along the Nile River

• Building railroads

• Hunting large animals