The Nile
Why was the Nile River important to Ancient Egypt?
A. It provided water for drinking and farming
B. It provided gold for every family
C. It was used only for building houses
A. It provided water for drinking and farming
What was a pharaoh?
A. A farmer
B. A temple builder
C. The ruler of Egypt
C. The ruler of Egypt
What was the Ancient Egyptian writing system called? A. Cuneiform
B. Hieroglyphics
C. Latin
B. Hieroglyphics
Which famous structures did Ancient Egyptians build?
A. Pyramids, temples and tombs
B. Skyscrapers and stadiums
C. Railway stations and factories
A. Pyramids, temples and tombs
What did the Nile floods leave behind?
A. Desert sand
B. Rich black soil
C. Large stones
B. Rich black soil
What did Egyptians believe about their pharaohs?
A. They were believed to be gods on Earth
B. They were ordinary traders
C. They were only scribes
A. They were believed to be gods on Earth
Where were hieroglyphics used?
A. Only on boats
B. Only on farming tools
C. On walls, papyrus and monuments
C. On walls, papyrus and monuments
How many days were in the Egyptian calendar shown on the poster?
A. 300 days
B. 365 days
C. 400 days
B. 365 days
Which crops did Ancient Egyptians grow?
A. Rice, coffee and cocoa
B. Potatoes, corn and tomatoes
C. Wheat, barley, flax and vegetables
C. Wheat, barley, flax and vegetables
Why were temples important?
A. They were markets only
B. They were places to worship gods and hold ceremonies
C. They were homes for farmers
B. They were places to worship gods and hold ceremonies
Why were scribes important?
A. They wrote records, laws and important messages
B. They built all the pyramids
C. They were soldiers
A. They wrote records, laws and important messages
Which was an Ancient Egyptian achievement?
A. Computers and phones
B. Modern cars and planes
C. Irrigation and farming
C. Irrigation and farming
How did Egyptians use the Nile's floods for farming?
A. They used the floodwater to water their fields
B. They moved all farms into the desert
C. They stopped growing crops during floods
A. They used the floodwater to water their fields
Why did Egyptians build tombs and pyramids?
A. To store crops
B. To protect Egypt from invaders
C. To help pharaohs and people reach the afterlife
C. To help pharaohs and people reach the afterlife
Which group correctly lists jobs in Ancient Egyptian towns and villages?
A. Pilots, engineers and drivers
B. Farmers, builders, craftsmen, priests, scribes and workers
C. Knights, bankers and factory workers
B. Farmers, builders, craftsmen, priests, scribes and workers
For about how long was the Great Pyramid of Giza the tallest man-made structure in the world?
A. Over 3,800 years
B. About 300 years
C. About 50 years
A. Over 3,800 years
Ancient Egypt stretched along the Nile from the Mediterranean Sea in the north to what in the south?
A. The Red Sea
B. The First Cataract
C. The Great Pyramid
B. The First Cataract
Why did Egyptians believe in life after death?
A. They believed the soul continued in another life
B. They thought everyone became a pharaoh
C. They wanted more gold for trade
A. They believed the soul continued in another life
How did hieroglyphics help Egyptian society?
A. They were used only as decorations
B. They helped people hunt animals
C. They allowed people to write and record information
C. They allowed people to write and record information
Which list contains only achievements shown in the Ancient Egypt information?
A. Steam engines, electricity and printing
B. Hieroglyphic writing, maths and measuring, art and sculpture
C. Satellites, computers and aeroplanes
B. Hieroglyphic writing, maths and measuring, art and sculpture