Mesopotamia and Egypt

Besides providing a stable food diet, what other advantage did Egypt’s location provide for early Egyptians?

• It had temples in which to worship.

• It had Sumerian artwork to use as decoration.

• It had natural barriers to protect against invaders.

• It had two dynasties to celebrate religious traditions.

One of the reasons for the success of early civilizations such as those in Egypt and Mesopotamia was because

• they formed democratically elected governments.

• they were able to find ways to make stone tools.

• they were protected from outside invaders by mountains.

• they used rivers and bodies of water for food and for trade.

Which ancient civilization used Hieroglyphics as their form of writing?

• Chinese

• Egyptians

• Mesopotamians

• Aztecs

Which ancient civilization lived near the Nile River?

• Mesopotamians

• Phoenicians

• Egyptians

• Mayans

Which description BEST explains the relationship of religion and political authority in Ancient Egypt?

• The Pharaoh’s role as head of the religion and government provided stability to the people of Ancient Egypt

• Monotheism developed as the major religious belief of Ancient Egypt

• In order to keep political control, the Pharaoh minimized the role of religion in Ancient Egypt

• Religion and political authority were separated into different functions in Ancient Egypt

What was papyrus used for in ancient Egypt?

• It was a tool for carving pictures out of stone.

• It was used to determine the time of day with sunlight.

• It was used for writing documents

• It was an instrument for irrigating fields next to the Nile River

What was the purpose of pyramids in Ancient Egypt?

• They were tombs for the Pharaohs

• They were built as fortresses against attacks

• They were religious temples and civic centers

• They were used to store grain and wheat for the winter

Which description best explains Egyptian religion?

• Egyptians believed that God was a life force found in all people and animals.

• Egyptians believed that there was only one and God and his name was Allah.

• Egyptians were polytheistic and believed that the Pharaoh was a god.

• Egyptians were mostly atheist and didn't believe in anything supernatural.

Which river runs through Egypt?

• Tigris

• Euphrates

• Nile

• Mississippi

Identify this structure

• Bent Pyramid of Sneferu

• Great Pyramid of Khufu

• Ziggurat of Ur

• Hanging Gardens of Babylon