Ancient Egypt Knowledge Assessment

Where is Egypt located?

• Southeast Asia

• Northeast Africa

• Western Europe

• South America

How long did the civilization of Ancient Egypt last?

• About 1,000 years

• About 2,000 years

• About 3,000 years

• About 5,000 years

Who was the pharaoh who founded Ancient Egypt?

• Tutankhamun

• Narmer

• Ra

• Anubis

Why was the Nile River so important to Ancient Egyptians?

• It was a good place for swimming races.

• It provided water for survival in a desert country.

• It was where they found gold.

• It was a secret hiding place.

Which of these was NOT a use for the Nile River in Ancient Egypt?

• Growing crops

• Fishing

• Transporting goods

• Building houses

How did Ancient Egyptians view the Nile River?

• As a dangerous place

• As a god

• As a border to other lands

• As a source of entertainment

What was special about the appearance of many Egyptian gods?

• They had wings like birds.

• They had human bodies and animal heads.

• They were invisible.

• They were made of gold.

Which Egyptian god was known as the God of the Sun and had a falcon's head?

• Bastet

• Anubis

• Ra

• Osiris

Who were the pharaohs in Ancient Egypt?

• The farmers

• The kings

• The builders

• The priests

What did Ancient Egyptians believe happened after death?

• Nothing, it was the end.

• They would become stars.

• There was a life after death.

• They would turn into animals.