Ancient Egypt Civilization

On what continent is Egypt located?

• Asia

• Australia

• Africa

• South America

The ancient civilization of Egypt was established along the banks of what river?

• Amazon River

• Mississippi River

• Rhine River

• Nile River

What were the rulers of ancient Egypt called?

• Pharaohs
• Sultans
• Emperors
• Kings

Why were pyramids built?

• to try to reach the heavens

• as monuments to the gods

• for people to climb

• as tombs for Egypt royalty

Why were ancient Egyptians buried with a lot of their jewelry and other treasures?

• So nobody could take them

• To give to the gods when the reached heaven

• So they could have them in their afterlife

• Because they thought they would be safe

What were Egyptian mummies?

• dead bodies that were dried, salted, and wrapped in bandages

• evil spirits

• ghost that chased people

• grave robbers

What was Egyptian writing called?

• scribinb

• alphabet

• hieroglyphics

• symbol writing

What was the paper Egyptians used to write on made from?

• trees

• papyrus

• cloth

• leaves

What were people called who copied documents or kept records?

• authors

• pharoahs

• hieroglyphics

• scribes

How many months and days were in the Egyptian calendar?

• 10 months with 12 day weeks

• 12 months with 7 day weeks

• 10 months with 10 day weeks

• 12 months with 10 day weeks