Ancient Civilizations: Egypt and Beyond

Who was the king that conquered all of Egypt around 3100 B.C.?

• King Tutankhamun

• King Menes

• King Ramses

• King Akhenaten

What did King Menes do after conquering all of Egypt?

• Built the pyramids

• Divided Egypt into two kingdoms

• Combined Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt into one kingdom

• Invented hieroglyphics

What did the double crown of Egypt symbolize?

• The power of the pharaoh

• The unity of Upper and Lower Egypt

• The wealth of Egypt

• The gods of Egypt

Which two colors made up the double crown that symbolized the unity of Egypt?

• Blue and gold

• White and red

• Green and yellow

• Black and silver

What was the name of the magnificent capital city built by the Egyptians?

• Memphis

• Thebes

• Alexandria

• Cairo

What did Memphis become the center of in ancient Egypt?

• Government, trade, and culture

• Agriculture and fishing

• Art and music

• Sports and entertainment

From Memphis, what foundations did rulers establish for Egypt?

• Politics, economics, and religion

• Art, music, and sports

• Science, technology, and medicine

• Literature, poetry, and drama

What did the city of Memphis show the world about Egypt?

• Egypt was a powerful, unified nation

• Egypt was a weak and divided country

• Egypt was famous for its deserts

• Egypt was known for its wild animals

What is a dynasty?

• A series of rulers from the same family

• A type of ancient building

• A religious ceremony

• A kind of Egyptian food

How many different dynasties did Egypt have over thousands of years?

• 31

• 10

• 100

• 5