Geography π
Ancient Egyptians depended on this famous river for water, transportation, and farming. What was it?
The Nile River
What was the title given to the ruler of Ancient Egypt?
Pharaoh
Which two foods were mostly found in the Ancient Egyptian diet?
A) Bread and onions
B) Pizza and pasta
C) Potatoes and corn
D) Chocolate and rice
A) Bread and onions
What did Egyptians believe happened after you died?
You went to the afterlife
What was the main purpose of the pyramids at Giza?
They were monumental tombs built for pharaohs.
Ancient Egypt was surrounded by lots of dry land. Which two major deserts bordered Egypt?
A) Sahara & Eastern Desert
B) Gobi & Kalahari
C) Arabian & Gobi
D) Sahara & Atacama
A) Sahara & Eastern Desert
True or False: Egyptians believed the pharaoh was connected to the gods and had an important religious role.
True
What material was commonly used to make clothing in Ancient Egypt because it grew well along the Nile?
A) Wool
B) Linen
C) Leather
D) Silk
Linen
Why did Egyptians preserve dead bodies by mummifying them?
They believed the body was needed in the afterlife
What is the name of the writing system that used pictures and symbols in Ancient Egypt?
Hieroglyphics
Ancient Egypt was divided into Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt. Which one was actually farther south?
Upper Egypt
A pharaoh couldn't personally manage every part of Egypt. Which group helped the pharaoh run the government?
A) Viziers and officials
B) Gladiators
C) Merchants from Greece
D) Roman senators
A) Viziers and officials
You're good at reading and writing. Which profession would be especially valuable in Ancient Egyptian society?
A) Scribe
B) Gladiator
C) Viking
D) Knight
A) Scribe
What were people often buried with to prepare them for the afterlife?
A) Food and personal belongings
B) School books
C) Weapons only
D) Nothing
A) Food and personal belongings
Ancient Egyptians developed a calendar based on the movement of the sun and organized the year into how many days?
A) 200
B) 250
C) 365
D) 400
C) 365
The Nile flooded every year. Instead of destroying Egyptian civilization, these floods were extremely useful. Why?
They deposited fertile soil along the riverbanks, making the land good for farming.
Put these roughly from highest to lowest in Egyptian society:
Farmers β Pharaoh β Slaves β Officials/Nobles
Pharaoh β Officials/Nobles β Farmers β Slaves
Youβre an ancient Egyptian getting ready for a normal day. Which of these would you be MOST likely to find in your home?
A) A wooden stool
B) A glass window
C) A refrigerator
D) A metal bathtub
A) A wooden stool
What did Egyptians believe was important for reaching the afterlife?
A) Having a large house and being the pharaoh
B) Having a well-preserved body and religious belief
C) Being a soldier
D) Owning a pyramid
B) Having a well-preserved body and religious belief
Egyptians made a writing material from a plant that grew along the Nile. What was it called?
Papyrus