WorksheetsAncient Egypt
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is a "Pharaoh"?
the ruler of an ancient Egyptian kingdom
the ruler
a kingdom
ancient
What is "papyrus
paper
paper made out of reed plants used by the ancient Egyptians
reed plants
ancient Egyptians
what are "ruins"?
buildings
the remains
ancient buildings
the remains of ancient buildings
What is an "artifact"?
civilization
an object from an ancient civilization that smells
an object from an ancient civilization
an object
What are "hieroglyphics"?
symbols
a set of symbols the ancient Egyptians used to read and write
ancient Egyptians
a set of symbols the ancient Egyptians used to read and write that smell
What is papyrus?
paper made from reeds
a person who trades goods
a type of poisonous snake
a wood or stone coffin
Egypt is a hot, dry place. How did ancient Egyptians get water to grow crops?
They dug canals to irrigate their crops.
They used sprinklers during times of drought
They traveled to lakes and brought back water.
They pumped water from the Red Sea
What did scribes do in ancient Egypt?
They were forced to build monuments and tombs.
They learned to read and write hieroglyphics.
They led wars against other kingdoms
They chose the next pharaoh.
What is one reason why the Nile River was important to the ancient Egyptians?
The Nile River protected ancient Egyptians from diseases.
. The Nile River flooded and provided rich soil for farming crops
Dangerous animals, like crocodiles and eels, lived in the river.
Ancient Egyptians built dams on the river to make electricity
To PRESERVE the bodies of important people, ancient Egyptians put their organs in special jars. What does PRESERVE mean?
To steal and hide
To protect and save
To break down
To put together
