Ancient Egypt: Geography and Civilization Quiz

What is on both sides of the Nile River in Egypt?

• Lush forests

• Hot, empty desert

• Snowy mountains

• Big lakes

What is a cataract in a river?

• A deep lake

• A shallow area with fast-moving water over rocks or obstacles

• A wide, calm area

• A waterfall

What is a delta?

• A mountain near a river

• Land created by silt deposits at the mouth of a river

• A dry desert area

• A type of boat

Why did the Nile River flood in Egypt?

• Rain and melting snow from faraway mountains

• Strong winds from the desert

• Shaking ground near the river

• Hot lava from volcanoes nearby

What did people in Egypt do after the Nile River flooded?

• They planted seeds

• They built new homes

• They went fishing

• They moved away

Which city did Narmer pick to be the capital of Egypt when he made the country one?

• Thebes

• Cairo

• Memphis

• Alexandria

After the pharaohs and their families, which group was the most important?

• Priests, scribes, helpers, and soldiers

• Farmers

• Artists and builders

• Merchants and craft workers

Who had the hardest life in ancient Egypt?

• Enslaved people

• Farmers

• Priests

• Pharaohs

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What did ancient Egyptians think was needed for a person to go to the afterlife?

• The body had to be in good shape

• The person had to have a lot of money

• The person had to be a king

• The body had to be put in water

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Which of these did NOT happen when making a mummy?

• Taking out the organs

• Drying the body with special salt

• Putting the body in a box

• Painting the body with gold

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