Ancient Egypt Mod. 4 Review

What's the longest river in the world, spanning more than 4000 miles?

• Nile

• Amazon

• Yellow

• Tigris

The southern region of Egypt was called _____ Egypt because it was located UPRIVER in relation to the Nile’s flow.

• Lower

• Middle

• Upper

• ancient

The northern region of Egypt was called ____ Egypt because it was located DOWNRIVER in relation to the Nile’s flow.

• Lower

• Middle

• Upper

• Ancient

Why was it difficult to traverse to and from ancient Egypt

• It was surrounded by desert

• The delta was difficult to pass by boat

• The cataracts were difficult to pass by boat

• There were mountains surrounding it

The bodies wrapped in bandages in preparation for the afterlife are called _____.

• daddies

• mummies

• uncles

• puppies

The largest group of Egyptian society was made up of

• farmers and workers

• artisans and merchants

• scribes and traders

• soldiers and nobles

What was the name of the burial box that mummies were laid to rest in?

• Casket

• Sarcophagus

• Coffin

• Chest

Why did people choose to settle near the Nile River?

• They needed a supply of water

• To wash their clothing

• There was more clay in the soil to build homes

• Yearly floods cause the land to be nutrient-rich, which was perfect for growing crops

Who was at the TOP of Egyptian Social Structure?

• Farmers

• Slaves

• Merchants

• Pharaohs

Who became Egypt’s FIRST PHARAOH and united Upper and Lower Egypt around 3100 BC?

• Tut

• Thutmose I

• Ramses the Great

• Menes