4th Grade Ancient Egypt 4

Who was Queen Hatshepsut?

• The first female pharaoh of Egypt

• A famous warrior who conquered many lands

• The leader of ancient Mesopotamia

• The high priestess of the sun god Ra

What is one of Queen Hatshepsut’s major accomplishments?

• She built the Great Pyramid of Giza

• She expanded Egypt’s trade networks and led successful expeditions

• She invented the hieroglyphic writing system

• She led Egypt in many wars of conquest

Ramses the Great is known for being:

• The founder of ancient Egypt

• The longest-reigning pharaoh in Egyptian history

• The inventor of papyrus

• The first ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty

Why is the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb so important to modern understanding of ancient Egypt?

• It was the first tomb discovered in Egypt

• It contained no treasures or mummies

• It provided a wealth of information about ancient Egyptian burial practices and treasures

• It showed the location of the lost city of Atlantis

Tutankhamun is famous for:

• His military campaigns against the Nubians

• His rule as a very young king, dying at age 18

• His contributions to the arts and architecture

• His role in the construction of the Sphinx

What was the primary purpose of hieroglyphics in ancient Egypt?

• To write down the laws of Egypt

• To record important events and religious beliefs

• To write poetry and stories

• To communicate with neighboring civilizations

What material did ancient Egyptians use to create scrolls for writing?

• Stone tablets

• Papyrus

• Clay

• Animal skins

What is the Sphinx at Giza?

• A giant temple in honor of the sun god

• A monument with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh

• A giant pyramid

• A tomb for Egyptian kings

How did the ancient Egyptians use papyrus?

• To create clothing

• To write messages and create scrolls

• To make tools for farming

• To build their homes

Why is the discovery of the Rosetta Stone important to our understanding of ancient Egypt?

• It helped scholars translate Egyptian hieroglyphics

• It revealed the location of the tomb of King Tut

• It contained the rules of the pharaoh’s reign

• It proved the Egyptians built the pyramids with advanced technology