Geography
What is the name of the longest river in the world, which flows through Egypt?
The Nile River
Just like Mesopotamians, Egyptians were _______
Polytheistic
What is the name of the ancient Egyptian writing system?
Hieroglyphics
The _____ was the political and religious leader of the people
Pharaoh
What important material was made from a reed plant that grew along the Nile River and was used for writing and other purposes in Ancient Egypt?
Papyrus
Which sea borders Egypt to the north?
The Mediterranean Sea
What were pyramids primarily built for in ancient Egypt?
Tombs for pharaohs and their consorts
What was the name of the ancient Egyptian calendar, one of the earliest known calendars?
365-day calendar
Did ancient egyptians have a president. (Yes or No)
No
Name 2 important trade goods that the ancient Egyptians exported to other civilizations.
Gold, linen, papyrus, and luxury goods
What is the name of the region of Egypt located south of the Nile Delta?
Upper Egypt
What was the purpose of mummification in ancient Egypt?
To preserve the body for the afterlife
Women could own and inherit property and participate in _______.
Trade
The Old Kingdom united Egypt under one ruling house and formed a caste of _____.
Scribes
What was the backbone of the Ancient Egyptian economy?
Agriculture
Surrounded by deserts and ________ Ancient Egyptians were reasonably free from invaders.
Large bodies of water
Which god was often associated with the sun and creation?
Ra
The ______ _______ of Giza were built by kings Menkaure, Khafre, and Khufu.
Great Pyramids
How did the Egyptian government collect taxes?
Through taxes on crops, trade, and other goods.
What was used as a form of currency in Ancient Egypt?
Barter
During the rainy season, the Nile River floods and pours ____ into the surrounding desert.
Silt
_____ bodies was important for the afterlife.
Embalming
Peasants, ________, and __________ made up majority of the population.
Farmers and Slaves
Name 4 of the social classes in Ancient Egyptian society?
Pharaoh, nobles, priests, scribes, artisans, farmers, and slaves.
What was the most important natural resource for the Ancient Egyptian economy?
The Nile River