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Ancient Egypt

Quiz by Anna Good

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  • Q1
    steep rapids in a river; a very large waterfall
    cataract
    delta
    dynasty
    papyrus
    30s
  • Q2
    a triangular-shaped deposit of soil near the mouth of the river
    tribute
    afterlife
    delta
    embalm
    30s
  • Q3
    a long thin reed; also the paper-like writing material made by the Egyptians from the reed's pith
    papyrus
    hieroglyphics
    mummy
    pharaoh
    30s
  • Q4
    a series of rulers from the same family
    access
    delta
    dynasty
    obelisk
    30s
  • Q5
    according to some beliefs, the life that follows death
    afterlife
    dynasty
    delta
    cataract
    30s
  • Q6
    to prevent decay of a dead body by treating it with preservatives
    afterlife
    embalm
    tribute
    mummy
    30s
  • Q7
    a dead body embalmed in the manner of the ancient Egyptians
    dynasty
    mummy
    papyrus
    cataract
    30s
  • Q8
    the ancient Egyptian writing system in which pictorial symbols stand for words or sounds
    hieroglyphics
    mummy
    delta
    embalm
    30s
  • Q9
    a ruler of ancient Egypt
    mummy
    pharaoh
    delta
    obelisk
    30s
  • Q10
    a tall, four-sided stone pillar that tapers to a point like a pyramid
    dynasty
    access
    tribute
    obelisk
    30s
  • Q11
    a means of entering; the right to enter or use
    access
    cataract
    obelisk
    dynasty
    30s
  • Q12
    a gift or payment to show respect or admiration
    hieroglyphics
    afterlife
    tribute
    pharaoh
    30s
  • Q13

    The first cataract of the Nile River marked the:

    Beginning of the flood season

    Middle of the tomb

    Boundary between Egypt and Nubia

    30s
  • Q14

    Why did Egyptians begin to build pyramids?

    To protect the body for the afterlife

    All of the above

    They liked the shape of the pyramid

    To show wealth and power of ruler

    30s
  • Q15

    The delta of the Nile River is:

    A fertile marshy area near the Mediterranean Sea

    A form of hieratic script

    A club of wealthy ancient Egyptians

    A narrow channel of waterfalls and rapids

    30s

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