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WorksheetsCh 5 Lesson 1 Egypt Review
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Mediterranean Sea
A
B
C
D
Delta
A
B
C
D
Memphis
A
B
C
D
Red Sea
A
B
C
D
Thebes
E
F
G
H
Asia
E
F
G
H
Lower Egypt
E
F
G
H
Upper Egypt
E
F
G
H
Which is NOT something provided by the Nile River?
fertile land
water
transportation
papyrus
In what two ways are Mesopotamia and Egypt the same?
Farming surpluses led to a growing economies.
Same types of government and religious beliefs.
Both had natural defenses and predictable floods.
Both had major rivers and dependable floods
Which is a reason that the Nile has been called “the lifeblood” of Egypt?
It borders two of the largest deserts in the world.
It is the longest river in the world
It has dangerous cataracts
Its valley and delta provide fertile soil for farming.
How did the Egyptians take advantage of the Nile’s yearly spring flooding?
They became successful farmers.
They grew papyrus.
They created hieroglyphics.
They irrigated during the dry season.
Which best describes the type of government in Egypt after 3100 B.C.?
democracy
dynasty
an independent city-state
monarchy
What was the effect of increased farming and trade?
A complex writing system was created.
An organized government developed.
Geometry was developed.
The deserts became populated.
a reed plant used to make paper
silt
cataract
papyrus
delta
fan-shaped area of fertile marshland formed where the Nile meets the Mediterranean Sea
silt
cataract
papyrus
delta
dangerous, rocky, fast-moving water
silt
cataract
papyrus
delta
a line of rulers from one family
dynasty
hierarchy
democracy
delta
the Egyptian writing system that uses picture symbols representing objects and ideas
hieroglyphics
shadoof
cuneiform
dynasty
bucket on a long pole to get water from basin
hieroglyphics
shadoof
cuneiform
dynasty
What is NOT true about the Nile flooding?
less destructible
Farmers could irrigate crops in the dry season.
brought fertile soil and water to the fields
irregular and unpredictable
Which is NOT an example of Egyptian irrigation?
stored water in man-made basins
shadoof
canals build from basin to field
papyrus reeds planted along side the river
Which is NOT a reason why Egypt need an organized government?
Egypt was growing and its farming and trade increased
oversee construction & repair of irrigation ditches & dams
storing & distribution the surplus of grain
settle land disputes
Narmer
new capital of United Egypt
black land
King of Upper Egypt
capital of Upper Egypt
Memphis
new capital of United Egypt
black land
King of Upper Egypt
capital of Upper Egypt
The name for the land between the Western & Eastern desert.
bloodline
black land
red land
Blue NIle
What direction does the river flow?
4,000 miles long
north from central Africa to Mediterranean Sea
south from Mediterranean Sea to central Africa
north from central Africa to Red Sea
Nile River is located on what continent?
Egypt
Asia
Africa
Europe
Why was Egypt called "black land"?
after the dark, rich soil
because the deserts were so hot
because of what it provides for Egypt
Its valley and delta provide fertile soil for farming.
Why was Egypt called "red land"?
after the dark, rich soil
because the deserts were so hot
because of what it provides for Egypt
Its valley and delta provide fertile soil for farming.
Which is NOT an example of how the Nile River helped the Egyptians?
River provided water for drinking and growing crops
Cataracts kept out invaders
Provided a direct trade route to Persian Gulf
Marshy delta kept out enemies
Which is NOT an example of how Mesopotamia and Nile River were different?
Deserts protected them from attack
The flooding of the rivers was predictable
Brought the city-states together in trade
The rivers provided a travel route
Which is NOT an example of how Egyptians farmed?
irrigated during dry seasons
dug basins and canals to catch water
planted in dry soil for the floods to fertilize
used shadoof to move water
What was the benefit of trading with other villages?
able to conquer other lands
learned about other ways of life, societies, and governments
accessible route to other countries
collect taxes to improve Egypt’s economy
Which is NOT something provided by the Nile?
water for drinking, bathing, and growing crops
fertile soil
transportation route
unpredictable, destructive floods
