Exploring Ancient Egypt

What is the name of the river that was crucial to Ancient Egypt?

• Nile River

• Mississippi River

• Yangtze River

• Amazon River

Who was the first female pharaoh of Ancient Egypt?

• Merneith

• Nefertiti

• Cleopatra

• Hatshepsut

What is the writing system used by Ancient Egyptians called?

• kanji

• runes

• cuneiform

• hieroglyphics

Which structure is known as a tomb for pharaohs?

• Pyramid

• Sphinx

• Obelisk

• Temple

What was the primary purpose of the pyramids?

• To serve as granaries for food storage.

• To function as observatories for astronomy.

• To serve as tombs for pharaohs.

• To act as marketplaces for trade.

Who was the sun god worshipped by the Ancient Egyptians?

• Ra

• Anubis

• Osiris

• Horus

What material did Ancient Egyptians use to make mummies?

• Silk and salt

• Clay and straw

• Linen and natron

• Wood and resin

What was the capital city of Ancient Egypt during the Old Kingdom?

• Thebes

• Alexandria

• Memphis

• Cairo

Which famous pharaoh is known for his tomb discovered in 1922?

• Cleopatra

• Akhenaten

• Tutankhamun

• Ramses II

What was the significance of the Nile River's annual flooding?

• It caused widespread droughts in the region.

• It had no impact on the local wildlife.

• It was primarily used for transportation of goods.

• The Nile River's annual flooding was crucial for agriculture and sustaining ancient Egyptian civilization.