Ancient Egypt Review

Who were the rulers of ancient Egypt called?

• pharaohs

• sultans

• kings

• emperors

What are the famous structures built as tombs for pharaohs called?

• pyramids

• temples

• obelisks

• sphinxes

Which river was the lifeblood of ancient Egypt?

• Nile River

• Amazon River

• Ganges River

• Mississippi River

What is the ancient Egyptian writing system called?

• hieratic script

• cuneiform

• hieroglyphics

• pictographs

What is the purpose of mummification?

• To prevent decomposition.

• To honor the deceased.

• To study ancient civilizations.

• To preserve the body for the afterlife.

In ancient Egypt, what are cataracts?

• A disease which affects the vision

• A group of rocky rapids separating upper from lower Egypt

• Large siege weapons which launches cats at 150mph

What is the large green area to the north of this map called?

• The Big Traingle

• The Nile Delta

• The Green Zone

• The Sahara Desert

a scientist who studies the stars and other objects in the sky

• astronomer

• scientist

• physicist

• chemist

an early form of paper made from a reed-like plant found in the marshy areas of the Nile delta

• papyrus

• scroll

• parchment

• vellum

Which part of Egypt is closest to the Mediterranean Sea?

• Upper Egypt

• Lower Egypt