Ancient Egypt

How many basic periods do historians use to break up the history of Ancient Egypt?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What is the special soil deposited by the Nile River floods that helps plants grow?

• Clay

• Sand

• Silt

• Loam

Who was responsible for uniting Upper and Lower Egypt into a single kingdom?

• King Tut

• Cleopatra

• King Narmer

• Hatshepsut

During the mummification process, which of the following organs were typically removed and placed into canopic jars?

• Heart

• Brain

• Kidneys

• Lungs

What was the outermost layer of a pharaoh's burial container?

• A gold coffin

• A wooden coffin

• A sarcophagus

• A mummy wrap

How long did it take to build the Great Pyramid for Pharaoh Khufu?

• Around 10 years

• Around 20 years

• Around 50 years

• Around 100 years

What was the significance of the Rosetta Stone?

• It was a map to hidden treasures in the pyramids.

• It contained a message written in three different scripts, helping scholars interpret hieroglyphics.

• It was a decree from a pharaoh about the afterlife.

• It detailed the process of mummification.

What was a major disadvantage of papyrus as a writing material?

• It was too heavy to transport easily.

• It was difficult to roll up and store.

• It would smear and dissolve when wet.

• It was very expensive to produce.