Ancient Egypt & Resources

Tonya is in the library reading a book about ancient Egyptian architecture. What is the book about?

• Sundials

• Water clocks

• Pyramids

• Hieroglyphics

On which continent is Egypt located?

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

• South America

The act of giving or doing something is called -

• a contribution

• diversity

• adapting

• architecture

In ancient Egypt, the pyramids were built -

• to show other civilizations how strong the Egyptians were

• as tombs for the kings and queens

• to punish slaves

• as a payment to the gods

From what plant did the Egyptians make paper?

• Flax

• Palm

• Papyrus

• Lotus

What is the name of the written language in the picture?

• Characters

• Papyrus

• Symbolism

• Hieroglyphics

Ancient Egyptians created irrigation systems to adapt to their environment. The system helped them -

• build better pyramids

• move water inland for farming

• fish in the rivers and seas

• construct taller obelisks

Which three ancient Egyptian inventions help tell time?

• Water clock

• Obelisk

• Hieroglyphics

• 365-day calendar

• Papyrus paper

What are three reasons the Nile River was important to ancient Egyptians?

• Rich farming soil

• Fish to eat

• Water for drinking and bathing

• Wet sand to help build the pyramids

Where did the ancient Egyptians trade their goods?

• In the Atlas Mountains

• In West Africa

• Along the Mediterranean coast

• Across the Atlantic Ocean