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Ancient Egypt - Section 1
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A review of #ancient #egypt section 1.
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Why was this temple cut apart and moved?
It was moved because a new dam would cause it to flood.
It was moved so it could be displayed in a museum.
It was moved to make room for modern buildings.
It was moved so the Egyptians could build more pyramids.
2
Abu Simbel is a temple built to honor...
Cleopatra
King Tut
King Khufu
Ramses II
3
____________is an ancient region in the Nile River Valley which is part of present day Sudan.
Nubia
Libya
Ethiopia
Israel
4
The Nile river flows in this direction.
North
down
up
South
5
Traveling up or down the Nile River is difficult due to __________ or waterfalls.
flooding
canals
cataracts
canyons
6
What body of water is to the east of Egypt?
Mediterranean Sea
Nile River
Red Sea
Black Sea
7
Parts of this desert, the largest in the world, can be found in Egypt.
Mojave
Gobi
Sahara
8
Flood waters from the Nile River leave behind very fertile soil called
silt
fertile soil
loess
9
Which Greek historian wrote about the early description of the Nile River?
Pythagoras
Herodotus
Aristotle
10
The first capital of Egypt was...
Memphis
Cairo
Giza
Thebes
11
What is the major body of water which forms the northern border of Egypt?
Mediterranean Sea
Nile River
Dead Sea
Red Sea
12
What man made waterway connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea?
Suez Canal
Panama Canal
Erie Canal
13
The marshy region of the Nile River near the Mediterranean Sea is know as a....
canal
cataract
delta
14
The capital of modern day Egypt is...
Memphis
Thebes
Giza
Cairo
15
Name this structure.
Taj Mahal
Abu Simbel
Colossus of Rhodes
Great Pyramid
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The Nile River is the...
longest river in the world.
shortest river in the world.
fastest river in the world.
curviest river in the world.
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Why was the Nile River important to the ancient Egyptians?
It helped them get closer to their gods.
It protected them from invaders.
It flooded and left behind good soil for their crops.
