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Ancient Egyptians created irrigation systems to adapt to their environment. The systems helped them...
construct taller obelisks
fish in the rivers and seas
build better pyramids
move water inland for farming
2
Which picture shows the climate in Egypt?
C
A
D
B
3
Why were the Pyramids built?
as tombs for pharaohs
as a payment to the gods
for shelter for Egyptians
for cool looks
4
Tonya is at the library reading a book about ancient Egyptian architecture. What is the book about?
pyramids
sundials
hieroglyphics
water clocks
5
Egypt is on which continent?
Africa
Europe
Asia
Antarctica
6
Which three ancient Egyptian inventions help tell time?
Obelisk
365-Day Calendar
Heiroglyphics
Water Clock
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What is one invention from ancient Egypt that we still use today?
365-day calendar
Fireworks
Kite
Light bulb
8
Which number shows the continent where ancient Egypt was located?
2
3
1
4
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In Ancient Egypt, hieroglyphics were used to:
Do complex mathematics
Record the stars in the sky
Write and communicate with each other
Build the Sphinx
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Ancient people made contributions that affect the present world. What does the word "ancient" mean?
from a long time ago
from 5 years ago
from the future
from the present
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What did the Nile River provide for the ancient Egyptians?
Fertile Soil for planting
A place to relax
Safety
12
Where did the ancient Egyptians trade their goods?
In the Atlas Mountains
Across the Atlantic Ocean
Along the Mediterranean coast
In West Africa
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The act of giving or doing something is called-
adapting
architecture
a contribution
diversity
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Most of ancient Egypt's land was-
rainforest
desert
hilly
mountains
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How did the Nile River help the Egyptians develop the calendar?
They measured a year by the rise and flood of the water.
They measured a day by the speed of the water.
They floated sundials down the Nile River.
They measured the sunshine on the water.
16
Which map shows where Egypt is located today?
Map C
Map B
Map A
17
Why were the pyramids built?
Pyramids were built as homes.
Pyramids were built to store food.
Pyramids were built to show the grandness of Egypt.
Pyramids were built as tombs.
18
Ancient Egyptians used pictographs for writing. This system of writing they developed is called________.
Cuneiform
Hieroglyphics
Greek
Papyrus
19
Which map shows where Egypt began?
Map C
Map B
Map A
20
What are three reasons the Nile River was important to the Egyptians?
rich farming soil
water for drinking
wet sand to help build the pyramids
fish to eat
21
From what plant did the ancient Egyptians make paper?
Lotus
river reeds
pine trees
Papyrus
22
Which map shows Egypt at its point of greatest influence?
Map 3
Map 1
Map 2
23
What is architecture?
The design of buildings
Places that have the same characteristics
The act of giving or doing something
The language of the ancient Egyptians
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Why was the Nile River so important to the Egyptians?
all of the above
it provided trade routes
it provided water for drinking and cooking
it provided water for irrigating crops
