Ancient Egypt - Review

Egypt is part of which continent?

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

• Australia

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Geography

What was a major vegetation zone in ancient Egypt?

• tropical grassland

• highlands

• desert

• mixed forest

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Geography

What was the name of the river in ancient Egypt?

• Nile River

• Tigris River

• Euphrates River

• Congo River

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Geography

True or False: Settling nearby deserts protected Egyptians from enemies.

• True

• False

Which answer BEST describes why the Nile River was important for ancient Egyptians?

• Because the Nile River flooded the land, leaving rich soil for farming.

• Because they worshipped it as a god.

• Because they could hunt a variety of fish from it.

• Because they could travel along it.

Why was ancient Egyptian society structured like a pyramid?

• Because pyramids represented Egyptian religion

• Because everyone was buried inside pyramids

• Because ancient Egyptians lived inside pyramids

• Because there were fewer people with higher status and more people with lower status

Which answer lists the social classes of ancient Egypt in order from MOST POWERFUL to LEAST POWERFUL?

• Priests, pharaoh, government officials, scribes, artisans, peasants

• Pharaoh, priests, government officials, scribes, artisans, peasants

• Pharaoh, government officials, priests, scribes, artisans, peasants

• Government officials, pharaoh, priests, scribes, artisans, peasants

During which kingdom did Egyptians increase trade?

• Old Kingdom

• Middle Kingdom

• New Kingdom

Which kingdom is known as the "Age of the Pyramids"?

• Old Kingdom

• Middle Kingdom

• New Kingdom

Which kingdom was the shortest among the 3 Egyptian kingdoms?

• Old Kingdom

• Middle Kingdom

• New Kingdom