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Total questions: 58

Worksheet time: 32mins

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Class
Date
1.

Mesopotamians and Ancient Egyptians worshiped multiple gods. This is an example of:

a)

Polytheism

b)

Monotheism

c)

Agnosticism

d)

Atheism

2.

The major natural resource of Egypt is the

a)

Nile River

b)

Sahara Desert

c)

Ganges River

d)

Dead Sea

3.

Upper Egypt is in the ____.

a)

south

b)

north

c)

east

d)

west

4.

Lower Egypt is in the

a)

north

b)

south

c)

east

d)

west

5.

Wild rapids called _________ are formed from the narrow cliffs on the Nile and prevented attacks from the south.

a)

cataracts

b)

tsunami's

c)

white water

d)

waterfalls

6.

The Nile flows into which body of water?

a)

Mediterranean Sea

b)

Red Sea

c)

Ionian Sea

d)

Aegean Sea

7.

Where the Nile River meets the Mediterranean Sea is called the

a)

Nile Delta

b)

brackish water

c)

Dead Sea

d)

Blue Delta

8.

The Nile's flooding develops from the ......(choose 2)

a)

massive amounts of rain in Central Africa

b)

melting snow in East Africa

c)

the Red Sea floods

d)

melting snow in the Alps

9.

What is a bucket attached to a long pole, to lift water from the Nile to put in the basin.

a)

shadoof

b)

bucket pole

c)

water dump

d)

canal lift

10.

Egypt has natural protection in every direction! What protects Egypt to the North

a)

Mediterranean Sea

b)

Red Sea

c)

Sahara Desert

d)

Libyan Desert

11.

Egypt has natural protection in every direction! What protects Egypt to the East

a)

Mediterranean Sea

b)

The Nile and Red Sea

c)

Sahara Desert

d)

Libyan Desert

12.

Egypt's government, based on religion is called what?

a)

theocracy

b)

democracy

c)

communist

d)

fascists

13.

Who controlled all elements of day to day life and was considered a god.

a)

Pharaoh

b)

Osiris

c)

King

d)

Emperor

14.

Egyptians used the Nile to travel south to _______ to acquire Gold, Copper, Ivory, and slaves.

a)

Kush/ modern day Nubia

b)

South Sudan

c)

Greece

d)

Ethiopia

15.

Egyptians were....

a)

polytheistic

b)

monotheistic

16.

The afterlife in Egyptian mythology was considered a happy place and similar to their life on earth. It was based on a persons “ka,”or

a)

life force

b)

karma

c)

dharma

d)

chi

17.

A method of artificial preservation, called _________was developed by the ancient Egyptians.

a)

mummification

b)

zombification

c)

reincarnation

d)

put on ice

18.

A method of artificial preservation, called _________was developed by the ancient Egyptians.

a)

mummification

b)

zombification

c)

reincarnation

d)

put on ice

19.

The Egyptian language is called

a)

Hieroglyphics

b)

Sanskrit

c)

Cuneiform

d)

calligraphy

20.

Egyptians made paper out of reeds from the Nile , it is called___.

a)

papyrus

b)

clay

c)

bamboo paper

d)

rice paper

21.

Tonya is in the library reading a book about ancient Egyptian architecture. What is the book about?

a)

Sundials

b)

Water clocks

c)

Pyramids

d)

Hieroglyphics

22.

On which continent is Egypt located?

a)

Asia

b)

Africa

c)

Europe

d)

South America

23.

The act of giving or doing something is called -

a)

a contribution

b)

diversity

c)

adapting

d)

architecture

24.

In ancient Egypt, the pyramids were built -

a)

to show other civilizations how strong the Egyptians were

b)

as tombs for the kings and queens

c)

to punish slaves

d)

as a payment to the gods

25.

From what plant did the Egyptians make paper?

a)

Flax

b)

Palm

c)

Papyrus

d)

Lotus

26.

What is the name of the written language in the picture?

a)

Characters

b)

Papyrus

c)

Symbolism

d)

Hieroglyphics

27.

How did the Nile River help the ancient Egyptians develop the calendar?

a)

They measured the sunshine on the water to determine the length of a day.

b)

They floated sundials down the Nile River.

c)

They measured a day by the speed of the Nile River waters.

d)

They measured a year by the rise and flood of the Nile.

28.

Most of ancient Egypt's land was -

a)

rainforest

b)

mountains

c)

desert

d)

hilly

29.

Ancient Egyptians created irrigation systems to adapt to their environment. The system helped them -

a)

build better pyramids

b)

move water inland for farming

c)

fish in the rivers and seas

d)

construct taller obelisks

30.

Which three ancient Egyptian inventions help tell time?

a)

Water clock

b)

Obelisk

c)

Hieroglyphics

d)

365-day calendar

e)

Papyrus paper

31.

What are three reasons the Nile River was important to ancient Egyptians?

a)

Rich farming soil

b)

Fish to eat

c)

Water for drinking and bathing

d)

Wet sand to help build the pyramids

32.

Where did the ancient Egyptians trade their goods?

a)

In the Atlas Mountains

b)

In West Africa

c)

Along the Mediterranean coast

d)

Across the Atlantic Ocean

33.

What is one invention from ancient Egypt that we still use today?

a)

365-day calendar

b)

Kite

c)

Light bulb

d)

Fireworks

34.

Ancient people made contributions that affect the present world. What does the word ancient mean in this sentence?

a)

from the present

b)

from a long time ago

c)

from five years ago

d)

from the future

35.

What is architecture?

a)

the design of buildings or structures

b)

the written language of the ancient Egyptians

c)

the act of giving or doing something

d)

places that have the same characteristics

36.

What is the climate in Egypt?

a)

Cool to cold temperatures

b)

Sunny and hot

c)

Wet and damp

d)

Four distinct seasons

37.

Use the map to answer the question.

Which place is labeled "4" on the map?

a)

Kush

b)

Memphis

c)

Thebes

d)

Upper Egypt

38.

Use the map to answer the question.

Which place is labeled "6" on the map?

a)

Kush

b)

Memphis

c)

Thebes

d)

Upper Egypt

39.

Use the image to answer the question.

What were the pyramids in this image used for?

a)

to exercise

b)

to storewater

c)

to bury pharaohs

d)

to worship various gods

40.

Use the image to answer the question.

What are the marks on this wall called?

a)

papyrus

b)

cuneiform

c)

mastabas

d)

hieroglyphics

41.

Who had the most power and privilege in Egyptian society?

a)

farmers

b)

soldiers

c)

pharaohs

d)

merchants

42.

Where did most people in ancient Egypt live?

a)

in Nubia

b)

by the Red Sea

c)

along the Nile River

d)

in the Valley of Kings

43.

What problem did the cataracts on the Nile cause?

a)

They created a delta.

b)

They led to difficult travel.

c)

They caused the river to flood frequently.

d)

They caused the river to split into the White Nile and the Blue Nile.

44.

Why was Hatshepsut an unusual pharaoh?

a)

Hatshepsut was a child.

b)

Hatshepsut was a woman.

c)

Hatshepsut was originally from Nubia.

d)

Hatshepsut held power for sixty-six years.

45.

Use the image to answer the question.

What ancient Egyptian belief does this photograph show?

a)

Pharaohs were chosen by the gods to rule.

b)

Good people would be rewarded in the afterlife.

c)

Women were important but not equal to men.

d)

Mummification helped people reunite with their bodies after death.

46.

What did Akhenaten try to change about Egyptian culture?

Select the two correct answers.

a)

He tried to outlaw hieroglyphics.

b)

He tried to stop the rule of pharaohs.

c)

He tried to change religion in Egypt.

d)

He tried to change the design of the pyramids.

e)

He tried to reduce the power of priests.

47.

This Source identify Ancient Egypt's _______.

a)

Cities

b)

Geography

c)

Arts

d)

Technology

48.

This Source identifies Ancient Egypt's ___________.

a)

Organized Government

b)

Geography

c)

Arts

d)

Social Structure (Class)

49.

This source identify Ancient Egypt's _________.

a)

Geography

b)

Arts

c)

Religion

d)

Organized Government

50.

This Source identifies Ancient Egypt's ________.

a)

Religion

b)

Geography

c)

Arts

d)

Technology

51.

This Source identifes Ancient Egypt's ____________.

a)

Writing

b)

Organized Government

c)

Arts

d)

Architecture

52.

This Source identifies Ancient Egypt's __________

a)

Job Specialization

b)

Arts

c)

Cities

d)

Staple Food Supply

53.

This Source identifies Ancient Egypt's _________

a)

Arts

b)

Geography

c)

Social Structure (Class)

d)

Technology

54.

This Source identifies Ancient Egypt's ___________

a)

Staple Food Supply

b)

Social Structure (Class)

c)

Arts

d)

Geography

55.

This Source identifies Ancient Egypt's _________.

a)

Architecture

b)

Staple Food Supply

c)

Geography

d)

Organized Government

56.

This Source identifies Ancient Egypt's _________________.

a)

Social Structure (Social Class)

b)

Arts

c)

Geography

d)

Staple Food Supply

57.

This Source Identify Ancient Egypt's canal as _______________.

a)

Public Works (Infrastructures)

b)

Architecture

c)

Geography

d)

Cities

58.

This Source identifies Ancient Egypt's ________________.

a)

Technology

b)

Organized Government

c)

Cities

d)

Staple Food Supply.