Egypt Geography and Features

Question 1

What sea does the Nile drain into?

Accepted Answer

Mediterranean Sea

Question 2

Why were pyramids built?

Accepted Answer

for tombs for pharaohs

Question 3

What is the name of their writing system?

Accepted Answer

hieroglyphics

Question 4

What type of government did they use?

Accepted Answer

theocracy

Question 5

Which of the following is a positive the Nile offered Egyptians?

Accepted Answer

fishing, trade and transportation routes, floods that led to fertile soil, freshwater for drinking and farming

Question 6

What natural barrier helped protect Egyptians from invasion and enemies?

Accepted Answer

a desert

Question 7

Which of the following is a development of ancient Egypt?

Accepted Answer

a calendar, papyrus-paper, stone columns, medical procedures

Question 8

Which direction does the Nile River flow?

Accepted Answer

north

Question 9

Egypt is located in which continent?

Accepted Answer

Africa

Question 10

Who was the ruler of Egypt?

Accepted Answer

pharaohs

Question 11

What major river did the Egyptians develop near?

Accepted Answer

Nile River

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