WorksheetsUnit 2: Ancient Egypt
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 25mins
a reed plant used to make paper
A. cataract
B. delta
C. dynasty
D. hieroglyphics
E. papyrus
dangerous, rocky, fast-moving water
A. cataract
B. delta
C. dynasty
D. hieroglyphics
E. papyrus
a fan-shaped area of fertile marshland formed where the Nile River meets the Mediterranean Sea
A. cataract
B. delta
C. dynasty
D. hieroglyphics
E. papyrus
a line of rulers from one family
A. cataract
B. delta
C. dynasty
D. hieroglyphics
E. papyrus
the Egyptian writing system that uses thousands of picture symbols representing objects and ideas
A. cataract
B. delta
C. dynasty
D. hieroglyphics
E. papyrus
Which is a reason the Nile has been called “the lifeblood” of Egypt?
A. It borders two of the largest deserts in the world.
B. It has dangerous cataracts.
C. It is the longest river in the world.
D. Its valley and delta provide fertile soil for farming.
How did the Egyptians take advantage of the Nile’s yearly spring flooding?
A. They became successful farmers.
B. They created hieroglyphics.
C. They grew papyrus.
D. They irrigated during the dry season.
The Egyptians willingly served their pharaoh leader because they believed
A. the leader appointed officials.
B. the leader had an afterlife
C. the leader would not make them slaves.
D. unity came from a strong leader.
The ancient Egyptian civilization was the first to publish books describing advances in the field of
A. astronomy
B. mathematics
C. medicine
D. irrigation
What was the main reason the Middle Kingdom ended?
A. A woman pharaoh, Hatshepsut, came into power.
B. Nubia conquered Egypt.
C. The Hyksos, warriors from western Asia, conquered Egypt.
D. Trade decreased greatly.
Which Egyptian ruler built many new temples during the New Kingdom period?
A. Amenhotep IV
B. Ramses II
C. Seti I
D. Tutankhamen
As a result of being conquered by Egypt, Nubians
A. accepted many Egyptian beliefs and customs.
B. gave up their previous way of life
C. refused to accept any Egyptian beliefs and customs.
D. stopped worshiping their own deities.
What history class is the best ever?
Mrs. Adame's
Mrs. Adame's
Mrs. Adame's
Mrs. Adame's
