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Ancient Egypt & Resources

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Tonya is in the library reading a book about ancient Egyptian architecture. What is the book about?

a)

Sundials

b)

Water clocks

c)

Pyramids

d)

Hieroglyphics

2.

On which continent is Egypt located?

a)

Asia

b)

Africa

c)

Europe

d)

South America

3.

The act of giving or doing something is called -

a)

a contribution

b)

diversity

c)

adapting

d)

architecture

4.

In ancient Egypt, the pyramids were built -

a)

to show other civilizations how strong the Egyptians were

b)

as tombs for the kings and queens

c)

to punish slaves

d)

as a payment to the gods

5.

From what plant did the Egyptians make paper?

a)

Flax

b)

Palm

c)

Papyrus

d)

Lotus

6.

What is the name of the written language in the picture?

a)

Characters

b)

Papyrus

c)

Symbolism

d)

Hieroglyphics

7.

Ancient Egyptians created irrigation systems to adapt to their environment. The system helped them -

a)

build better pyramids

b)

move water inland for farming

c)

fish in the rivers and seas

d)

construct taller obelisks

8.

Which three ancient Egyptian inventions help tell time?

a)

Water clock

b)

Obelisk

c)

Hieroglyphics

d)

365-day calendar

e)

Papyrus paper

9.

What are three reasons the Nile River was important to ancient Egyptians?

a)

Rich farming soil

b)

Fish to eat

c)

Water for drinking and bathing

d)

Wet sand to help build the pyramids

10.

Where did the ancient Egyptians trade their goods?

a)

In the Atlas Mountains

b)

In West Africa

c)

Along the Mediterranean coast

d)

Across the Atlantic Ocean

11.

What is one invention from ancient Egypt that we still use today?

a)

365-day calendar

b)

Kite

c)

Light bulb

d)

Fireworks

12.

Ancient people made contributions that affect the present world. What does the word ancient mean in this sentence?

a)

from the present

b)

from a long time ago

c)

from five years ago

d)

from the future

13.

What is architecture?

a)

the design of buildings or structures

b)

the written language of the ancient Egyptians

c)

the act of giving or doing something

d)

places that have the same characteristics

14.
What is a natural resource?
a)
Resources we get from our house
b)
Resources we get from people
c)
Resources we get from nature
15.

A bakers oven, mixing bowl, mixer, bakery, flour, sugar, eggs, and other ingredients are all part of the baker's --

a)

limited resources

b)

natural resources

c)

capital resources

16.

Which list has HUMAN resources for Domino's Pizza Delivery?

a)

Chef, Delivery Boy, Cashier

b)

Pizza Cutter, Cheese, Janitor

c)

Delivery Car, Land, Tomatoes

d)

Pizza Sauce, Delivery Boy, Manager

17.

The computer Mrs. Jones uses is a __________________ resource.

a)

capitol

b)

natural

c)

human

18.

Buttons used to make a shirt are a ___________________ resource.

a)

human

b)

capitol

c)

natural