Ancient Egypt

What does the term 'pharaoh' originally mean in ancient Egypt?

• Great house

• King of Upper and Lower Egypt

• Son of Re

• Mediator between gods and humanity

Who is credited with uniting Upper and Lower Egypt?

• Narmer (Menes)

• Hatshepsut

• Ramses II

• Akhenaten

Which pharaoh's architect built the first pyramid?

• King Djoser

• Khufu

• Snefru

• Tutankhamen

What is the Great Pyramid at Giza originally known for?

• Standing over 481 feet high

• Being the first pyramid

• Having the most inscriptions

• Being built by Imhotep

What was the primary occupation of most people in ancient Egypt?

• Farmers

• Scribes

• Priests

• Doctors

Identify the region associated with ancient Egypt.

Based on the hierarchical structure of Ancient Egypt put the following in order from the lowest to highest in society.

• Priests

• Farmer

• Scribes

• Pharaoh

• Soldiers

The Egyptians believed in many gods. That makes them..

• monotheist

• polytheist

• anarchist

• conservatives

• liberals

Women in Ancient Egypt had more

rights than in many other ancient societies; they could own property, run businesses, and even

become pharaohs in rare cases.

• True

• False

In your opinion what was the greatest achievement of the Ancient Egyptians? Explain in 2-4 sentences.