Ancient Egypt

What is an ancient civilization?

• A society that existed a long time ago, had a rise and fall, and became a model for future societies.

• A group of people who lived in modern times and had advanced technology.

• A society that only built big stores and roads.

• A civilization that only existed for a short time.

For how many years did the Ancient Egyptian civilization last?

• About 300 years

• About 1,000 years

• Almost 3,000 years

• More than 10,000 years

What natural feature was very important for the Ancient Egyptians, providing water, food, and transportation?

• The Red Sea

• The Nile River

• Lake Victoria

• The Eastern Desert

What type of plant did the Ancient Egyptians use to make paper?

• Palm trees

• Wheat

• Papyrus reeds

• Fig trees

Historians divide the long history of Ancient Egypt into how many main time periods, called Kingdoms?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What material did Ancient Egyptians use to write down stories?

• Stone tablets

• Clay tablets

• Papyrus

• Animal skins

What was the New Kingdom known as?

• The Age of Pyramids

• The Golden Age of Wealth, Prosperity, and Power

• The Time of Great Famine

• The Era of Invasions

What were all the houses in Ancient Egypt made from?

• Stone and wood

• Mud and straw bricks

• Clay and reeds

• Sand and rock

Which of these was a common vegetable in Ancient Egypt?

• Potatoes

• Tomatoes

• Onions

• Corn

Why did Ancient Egyptians create mummies?

• To scare away enemies

• To preserve bodies for the afterlife

• To display in museums

• To use as statues