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WorksheetsAncient Egypt
Total questions: 44
Worksheet time: 22mins
Which of the following bodies of water borders Egypt to the north?
Red Sea
Indian Ocean
Mississippi River
Mediterranean Sea
The _____ would exist in the afterlife and do the things that the pharaoh did in life, such as sleeping, eating, and talking.
Ba
Ka
Khan
Ki
Which of the following identifies the number of days it took for the complete process of mummification
70
One week
One year
25
Which of the following does not describe the powers of a pharaoh?
assumed many duties and responsibilities
protected Egypt from foreign invasion
believed to be immortal
recognized as the supreme ruler of the land
Which of the following symbolized a unified Egypt?
a cobra and a vulture
A double crown
a crook and flail
a Football helmet
Which of the following describes the Great Pyramid of Giza? Select all that apply.
It is the size of a football field, it was built for Ramses, guarded by the god Amman-Ra and took about 2 years to complete.
It stands at 481 feet, It was built for Khufu, and guarded by the Great Sphinx of Giza, and took almost 20 years to complete.
Which of the following does not describe the Middle Kingdom?
Food Production increased
The construction of burial pyramids was restored.
Pharaohs extended their control over areas outside of Egypt
Which of the following groups invaded Lower Egypt during the Second Intermediate Period?
Hyksos
Hittites
Hebrews
Samson Tigers
Which of the following identifies when the tomb of King Tutankhamen was discovered?
1922
1923
2007
1907
Which of the following does not describe the power and responsibilities of the pharaoh?
controls the universe
makes offerings and appeases the gods
presides as head of state
Collects taxes
Which of the following figures was the second person in command under the pharaoh?
vizier
farmers
high priest
Longest River in the World
Amazon
Nile
Memphis
In ___________________ , the Nile joined the Mediterranean Sea.
Lower Egypt
Upper Egypt
In _______________________, was the southern region of Egypt because it was located upriver in relation to the Nile in northern Africa
Lower Egypt
Upper Egypt
The rocky, hilly land of south Egypt caused ________________________, or steep rapids, to form
Cataracts
Delta
A triangle-shaped area of land made by soil deposited by a river is called a
________________________
Cataracts
Delta
A ________________________ is a series of rulers from the same family
Dynasty
Pharaoh
Pharaohs used a ________________________ to symbolize their rule over Upper and Lower Egypt
double crown
scorpion crown
pyramid
obelisk
Egyptian ________________________ was one of the world’s first writing systems
hieroglyphics
metric system
roman numerals
________________________ is a long-lasting, paper-like material made from reeds
linen
papyrus
stone
copper
The ________________________ was a stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics
Karnak
Abu Simbel
Rosetta
Imaginary creatures with the bodies of lions and heads of other animals were called
sphinxes
griffins
Cerberus
A(n) ________________________ is a tall four-sided pillar that is pointed on top
obelisk
papyrus
Over the years, ________________________ emptied many pharaohs’ tombs
treasure hunters
stoneworkers
cable guys
A period in Egyptian history that lasted from 2700 BC to 2200 BC
Old Kingdom
Middle Kingdom
New Kingdom
A period in Egyptian history that lasted from 2050 BC to 1750 BC
Old Kingdom
Middle Kingdom
New Kingdom
Golden Age of Ancient Egypt
Old Kingdom
Middle Kingdom
New Kingdom
Pharaoh who ruled in the 2500s BC
Khufu
Ramses
Hatshepsut
Queen Pharaoh of Egypt
Khufu
Ramses
Hatshepsut
Pharaoh who built Abu Simbel
Khufu
Ramses
Hatshepsut
People from rich and powerful families
nobles
mummies
Specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth
nobles
mummies
Life after death
afterlife
engineering
The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
afterlife
engineering
A method used by Egyptians to preserve bodies for years
trade routes
embalming
Paths followed by traders
trade routes
embalming
Which of the following best describes how Egyptian civilization developed?
Villages replaced towns.
Farms grew into villages and then cities.
Cities broke off into scattered farms.
Farms replaced cities and then pyramids
Pyramids are
royal tombs with four triangle-shaped sides that meet in a point on top.
temples where the people are allowed to come and pray.
warehouses where surplus food is stored.
stone tombs with four rectangle-shaped sides that join a limestone roof.
Which of the following did not cause social classes to appear during the Old Kingdom?
need for government officials
increase in farming
Sumerian influences
increase in population
Who would the people of Egypt blame if crops did not grow or if disease struck?
Mummies
Dynasty in Power
Pharaoh on the Throne
Farmers
By the 1400s BC, Egypt was the leading military power. Based on this fact, what conclusion can you make about Egypt’s resources?
It was a rich country.
It was a poor country.
Its resources were being heavily taxed.
Its resources were being sent to help other countries.
Which of the following is not a feature you might find inside an Egyptian temple?
hieroglyphics
sanctuary
sphinxes
Why were tombs filled with art, jewelry, and other treasures?
The tombs served as museums.
The tombs were the private storage rooms of the pharaoh.
Egyptians believed tombs to be the safest places in the kingdom.
Egyptians believed the dead enjoyed such materials in the afterlife.
Whose tomb, discovered in 1922, taught us much about Egyptian burial practices and beliefs?
King Tutankhamen
Ramses the Great
Ahmose of Thebes
Queen Hatshepsut
