Ancient Egyptian History and Culture

When did Upper and Lower Egypt become one united state?

• Around 2500 B.C.

• Around 3100 B.C.

• Around 1500 B.C.

• Around 1000 B.C.

Why did ancient Egyptian rulers build large tombs and fill them with many items?

• To show off their wealth to other kingdoms.

• To store food for their people during hard times.

• To prepare for their journey into the afterlife.

• To protect their treasures from thieves.

What special measurement did ancient Egyptians use to build large structures like the Great Pyramid?

• The meter

• The foot

• The cubit

• The inch

What material did ancient Egyptians use to write Hieratic script?

• Stone tablets

• Clay tablets

• Papyrus

• Animal skins