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WorksheetsAncient Egypt
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 3hrs 33mins
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
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
What are hieroglyphs?
Text messages that Egyptians would send
A set of pictures and symbols used for writing
Art the ancient Egyptians used to make
cave drawings
What is papyrus?
a type of paper made from a reed-like plant
plants people used to eat
plants used to make boats
materials used to make a boat
What is a mummy?
a body that has been wrapped and saved in a special way so it doesn't break down
a halloween costume
a made-up monster
the name of a ruler
What are scribes?
people who trained for years to be able to write hieroglyphs
people who paint pictures
people who built pyramids
people who ruled the land
The Great Pyramid of Giza is...
the largest pyramid in the world
the smallest pyramid in the world
not a pyramid
is a cool playground in Egypt
The Great Sphinx is..
a statue of a creature with the body of a lion and the head of a man
a waterpark in Egypt
a cat
a pyramid
A Pharaoh is...
a ruler of Ancient Egypt
a regular person
a teacher in Ancient Egypt
a person who built the pyramids
Egypt is located on...
Africa
Europe
Australia
South America
The pyramids were...
filled with treasures
built by slaves
burial place and monument for Pharaohs
All of the above!
The main function (purpose) of the pyramids was to be used as a ____________.
tomb
storage unit
celebration room
Which group of people built pyramids?
Indians
Americans
Ancient Egyptians
Ancient Chinese
The word ancient means -
tomorrow
yesterday
in the future
long, long ago
Which ancient Egyptian invention is used MOST often in schools today?
Silk cloth
Paper
Compass
Hieroglyphics
Which group of people invented the 365-day calendar?
Ancient Egyptians
Americans
Indians
Ancient Chinese
This picture shows -
an aqueduct
the Great Wall
the Colosseum
a pyramid
The word architecture means -
the design of buildings
planting in water
kinds of writing
making new items
Which picture shows what the ancient Egyptians invented
Hieroglypics was the written language of the -
first Presidents
Ancient Chinese
Native Americans
Ancient Egyptians
The geographic feature that had the most influence on ancient Egypt was the -
Red Sea
Atlantic Ocean
Nile River
Mediterranean Sea
Egypt is located -
on a peninsula with many islands, surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea
in the northeaster corner of Africa along the Nile River
in present-day Italy
in East Asia westward into the deserts of Central Asia
The ancient Egyptians used the Nile River in the following ways EXCEPT -
bringing running water to homes
as a location for fishing
as a way to get from place to place
carrying water to the fields for crops
How did yearly flooding along the Nile River benefit the ancient Egyptians?
Provided enough drinking water
decreased the need for irrigated ditches
created good soil for growing crops
made it easier to catch fish
Which area is best described as having a hot, dry climate year round?
Antarctica
China
Egypt
Virginia
