Explore Ancient Egypt and Sumer

What is the name of the river that was important to ancient Egypt?

• Nile River

• Mississippi River

• Amazon River

• Yangtze River

What did ancient Egyptians build to honor their dead?

• Pyramids and tombs

• Statues and temples

• Gardens and parks

• Forts and castles

What is the writing system used by ancient Egyptians called?

• kanji

• hieroglyphics

• cuneiform

• runes

Which ancient civilization is known for the ziggurat?

• Mesopotamian civilization

• Egyptian civilization

• Indus Valley civilization

• Minoan civilization

What is the name of the Sumerian writing system?

• cuneiform

• hieroglyphics

• runic

• kanji

Who was the chief god of the ancient Egyptians?

• Ra

• Anubis

• Horus

• Osiris

What did the Sumerians invent that helped with farming?

• Irrigation systems

• The plow

• Fertilizers

• The tractor

What animal was considered sacred in ancient Egypt?

• Horse

• Dog

• Cat

• Crocodile