The Wonders of Ancient Egypt

What was the purpose of the pyramids?

• To store food

• To honor pharaohs

• for decorations

• To water crops

What was the name of the river that ran through Ancient Egypt

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• Mississippi

• Nile

Which of these pharaohs is famous for building the Great Pyramid of Giza

• Tutankhamun
• Ramses II
• Khufu
• Hatshepsut

How did the ancient Egyptians use the Nile River?

• The ancient Egyptians used the Nile River for agriculture, transportation, trade, and as a water source.
• As a source of gold mining
• To build pyramids and temples
• For fishing and hunting only

Which famous artifact helped scholars decode Egyptian hieroglyphs

• The Rosetta Stone
• The Book of the Dead
• The Great Pyramid
• The Sphinx