Stage 18 Culture Test Questions

Which of the following is NOT a major export of Egypt?

• Grain

• Grapes

• Gold

• Papyrus

Regarding Egypt, the Romans were primarily concerned with ___.

• Religion and worship

• The land and grain production

• Egyptian practices in general

Egypt was rich agriculturally, because _____________.

• It imported much vegetation

• The Nile flooded every year

• The Romans protected the grain supply

Why were the Romans so concerned with having a steady supply of grain?

• They needed to ship it out to Britain

• They knew that starving people will cause riots

• They made a deal with the Egyptians and Greeks

Which Egyptian god(s) were widely worshiped throughout the Roman world?

• Isis

• Serapis

• Osiris

• All of the above

Which of the following was a significant architectural contribution of ancient Egypt?

• The Colosseum

• The Parthenon

• The Pyramids

• The Great Wall

What was the primary writing material used by ancient Egyptians made from reeds that grow on the banks of the Nile river?

• Parchment

• Papyrus

• Clay tablets

• Bamboo strips

Which is the correct order of Egyptian rulers in the time of our stories?

• Romans, Greeks, Pharaohs

• Pharaohs, Greeks, Romans

• Greeks, Pharaohs, Romans

• Romans, Pharaohs, Greeks

The Romans did much to improve the life of the Egyptian peasant.

• True

• False