Ancient Egypt Quiz 2

What is the longest river in the world?

• The Nile River

• The Amazon River

• The Mississippi River

• The Yangtze River

What did the Nile River provide for farming?

• Sand

• Water

• Rocks

• Trees

What happened every year to the Nile River?

• It dried up

• It froze

• It flooded

• It changed direction

Where were most cities in Ancient Egypt built?

• In the desert

• Near the Nile

• On mountains

• On islands

Which region of Egypt was in the south?

• Lower Egypt

• Middle Egypt

• Eastern Egypt

• Upper Egypt

The deserts surrounding Egypt provided:

• protection from invaders

• fertile farmland

• abundant rainfall

• easy access to trade routes

What did Egyptians call the fertile land near the Nile?

• The Green Land

• The Blue Land

• The Black Land

• The Yellow Land

What was the main job for most Egyptians?

• Farming

• Mining

• Trading

• Fishing

What natural resources did Egypt have?

• Oil and coal

• Silver and iron

• Gold, copper, and precious stones

• Diamonds and rubies

What plant was used to make paper in Ancient Egypt?

• Cotton

• Bamboo

• Papyrus

• Palm