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Ancient Egypt

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was the title of the Pharaoh's second in command?

a)

Vice-Pharaoh

b)

Governor

c)

Vizier

d)

Chief Priest

2.

Slaves in ancient Egypt were...

a)

Always born into slavery

b)

Permitted to own land

c)

Only made to do difficult jobs like mining

d)

Higher in social status than farmers

3.

Where is Egypt located?

a)

Southern Europe

b)

The Middle East

c)

North Eastern Africa

d)

West Africa

4.

Which of the following is a primary source on Ancient Egypt?

a)

A textbook about mummification practices

b)

The ruins of the Temple of Karnak

c)

A media address from the president of Egypt

d)

A diary from an Egyptology specialist.

5.

The Nile was important to ancient Eqypt for the following reasons:

a)

It allowed for transport and trade up and downstream

b)

It had seasonal floods which allowed for strong agriculture

c)

It acted as a natural border, protecting Egypt from enemies

d)

Bricks made from river bank mud were used to build structures

6.

What is depicted in this image?

a)

The Pyramids of Giza

b)

The Valley of the Kings

c)

The Great Sphinx

d)

The Nile River

7.

The Nile flows

a)

From north to south

b)

From south to north

c)

From east to west

d)

From west to east

8.

The 'inundation" is otherwise known as:

a)

Shomu - Harvest Season

b)

Akhet - Flooding Season

c)

Proyet - Growing Season

d)

The Ancient Egyptian word for Apocalypse

9.

The Pharaoh was...

a)

Both the political and spiritual leader of ancient Egyptian society

b)

Viewed as a powerful, but mortal leader

c)

Expected to never marry or have children

d)

Elected by a council of powerful nobles

10.

What separated scribes from other people of similar social class?

a)

They were trained for warfare

b)

They were close friends of noble families

c)

They could read and write

d)

They had a stronger connection to the gods