Egyptian history

What was the approximate duration of ancient Egyptian civilization?

• 3000 years

• 2900 years

• 2000 years

• 4000 years

Answer explanation

The ancient Egyptian civilization lasted for over 3000 years.

What regions divided the city-states in ancient Egypt?

• East and West

• City and Country

• Upper and Lower

• North and South

Answer explanation

The city states were divided into two regions...named according to the flow of the upper Egypt in the south...and lower Egypt in the north.

What does the word "pharaoh" mean in Egyptian?

• King

• God

• Protector

• Great house

Answer explanation

Pharaoh, which means great house in Egyptian..

How many main periods of prosperity are there in Egyptian history?

• Five

• Six

• Four

• Three

Answer explanation

The reign of this civilization can be divided into three major periods of prosperity called the old, middle and new kingdoms.

Which significant structures were built to prepare for the afterlife?

• Temples

• Palaces

• Tombs

• Fortresses

Answer explanation

To prepare the journey into the afterlife, the rulers constructed elaborate tombs, including the great pyramids at Giza, and underground mausoleums in the valley of the kings

Did ancient Egyptian civilization last less than 2000 years?

• True

• False

Were the pharaohs considered gods after their death?

• False

• True

The unit of measurement used by the ancient Egyptians was the "cubit."

• False

• True

The ancient Egyptians believed in one single god throughout their history.

• True

• False

Did the ancient Egyptians build pyramids as tombs for the pharaohs?

• True

• False