Quiz on Ancient Egypt

What was the role of scribes in ancient Egypt?

• They planted seeds and harvested grain.

• They fought in military battles.

• They produced writings.

• They made laws.

These are four examples of forms of writing that flourished in different ancient river civilizations. Which of these writing samples came from ancient Egypt?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Who was Hatshepsut?

• A. the last active pharaoh before Egypt became part of the Roman Empire

• B. the first female to declare herself pharaoh of ancient Egypt

• C. the mother of one of the first female pharaohs of Egypt

• D. the wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten

How was the architecture of Ancient Egypt similar to the architecture of Mesopotamia?

• Both created terraced farms.

• Both created buildings with pillars.

• Both created large, pyramid-like structures.

• Both created large highways.

In Ancient Egypt, how were new rulers selected?

• Current rulers selected their successors from local elders.

• Current rulers passed power on to relatives within their family.

• New rulers were selected by a democratic vote.

• New rulers were chosen from the top military generals.

How did Ancient Egyptians improve writing processes in the Middle East and Africa?

• They created the printing press, making it easier to reproduce written works.

• They created an alphabet based on sounds.

• They created writing chisels.

• They created papyrus, making it easier to share written works.

How did people in Ancient Egyptian society adapt to the desert environment of northern Africa?

• They created irrigation systems to help store water.

• They created terraced farms to increase farmland.

• They created earthen walls to protect from windstorms.

• They created canals to navigate swampy marshes.

According to most historians, why did the Ancient Egyptians build these large structures?

• to defend their cities

• to honor dead leaders

• to attract visitors

• to store surplus crops

Use the photograph below to answer the question. In what city was this structure most likely built?

• Babylon

• Giza

• Olympia

• Rhodes

Which of these describes a purpose of using registers and scale in ancient Egyptian paintings?

• to add a three-dimensional feature

• to provide text along with images

• to show the status of individuals

• to create a formal representation