Ancient Egypt Quiz
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- Q1What body of water played a major role in the development of the ancient Egyptian civilization?Red SeaMediterranean SeaIndian OceanNile River45s
- Q2What are the three major kingdoms of ancient Egypt?Iron, Bronze, and Golden KingdomsOld, Middle, and New KingdomsAssyrian, Greek, and Roman KingdomsFirst, Second, and Third Kingdoms45s
- Q3The title pharaoh means"the leader""king"
"great house"
"statue of Egypt"120s - Q4What was an early form of paper that was invented by the Egyptians?bone scriptpapyrushieroglyphicscuneiform120s
- Q5Which Egyptian pharaoh was the first female pharaoh as well as the pharaoh who encouraged trade and promoted arts and great architecture?Pharaoh Khufupharaoh Senusret IPharaoh HatshepsutPharaoh Ramses II120s
- Q6What were pyramids?stone tombs with rectangle shapes that join limestone roofs.huge, stone tombs with four triangular 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.120s
- Q7What is a tall four-sided pillar that is pointed on top?statue of libertyobeliskpyramidtall tower120s
- Q8According to the Hymn of the Nile, Which farming activity contributed most to the expansion of farm land along the Nile River?plowingirrigationharvestingmining120s
- Q9After reading the hymn of the Nile, what were the four ways that ancient Egyptians benefitted from the Nile?land, water, animals, travelbathing, transportation, resources, landfood, land, resources, agriculturefood, garden, transportation, fresh water120s
- Q10Why did the Egyptians think that it was important that the body be preserved after death?So the body would scare off grave robbers from getting the treasure.To keep a record of the people who had lived in Egypt.So the body would be a home for the soul in the afterlife.The body was not important.120s
- Q11What was the first writing system developed by the Egyptians?Number SystemAlphabetsHieroglyphicsRecord Keeping120s
- Q12What organ determined the fate of your soul in the Egyptian afterlife?heartbrainintestinelungs120s
- Q13Why did he ancient Egyptians mummify their dead?they preserved the dead bodies so they could live on in the afterlife.they worshipped the mummified dead bodies of their ancestors.for health reasons to keep the dead bodies safe.it was the law to mummify the dead bodies for the afterlife.120s
- Q14Which king united Upper and Lower Egypt?IsisMenesKing TutKing John120s
- Q15He became a pharaoh when he was 9 years old and died at the age of 19. His coffin and mask was made of Gold. Inside of his tomb was filled with treasures that included gold, jewelry, statues, paintings, and other important items. His tomb was cursed so that no one could steal his treasures. Who was that pharaoh?King TutIsisAmon RaKing John300s