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Basic questions about ancient Egypt. #elementarysocialstudies #6thgrade #egypt #ancientcivilizations
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1
The Nile River flows into which body of water?
Indian Ocean
Persian Gulf
Mediterranean Sea
Red Sea
2
Scribes main jobs were to do what?
decorate pyramids
anything the pharaoh wanted
Keep official records
write laws
3
Since Egyptians believed in life after death, they ________________ their dead.
beheaded
mummified
crucified
buried
4
Canaan's western border was what?
Nile River
Mediterranean Sea
Jordan River
Negev Desert
5
What was the most important architectural achievement of Senusret's reign?
The Great Pyramid
The White Chapel
jewelry
houses for the Gods
6
What was the most important physical feature of ancient Egypt?
mountains
water
topography
vegetation
7
In ancient Egypt, they called the ruler________________.
dictator
pharaoh
shah
emperor
8
What was the most important thing the Nile River offered Ancient Egyptians?
mountains
desert
excellent swimming
fresh water
9
What is the name of the river that flows through Egypt?
Amazon
Nile
Tigris
Indus
10
This Pharaoh was known for being the first female Pharaoh.
Khufu
Ramses II
Hatshepsut
Mrs. Pearson
11
What was the name of the tomb built in Giza that was made out of 2 million clay blocks?
The Great Pyramid
The Sphinx
The White Chapel
A Felucca
12
Why did it take so long to become a Scribe?
There weren't enough teachers
There were so many Hieroglyphs to learn
People didn't like to write
People weren't smart enough
13
What structure was built as tombs for the pharaohs?
ziggurats
temples
pyramids
mounds
14
What was Egypt's highest class besides the Pharaoh?
Government Officials
Artisans
Priest
Peasant
15
The peasants farming seasons were divided into how many seasons?
1
4
3
2
16
Who was at the bottom of the ancient Egyptian social hierarchy?
craftsmen and artisans
priests and scribes
peasants and laborers
government officials
17
The Mediterranean Sea affected the lives of ancient Egyptians by...
provided food
provided a vacation destination
protected against enemies
provided transportation and trade
18
What is one characteristic that Egypt's Middle Kingdom is famous for?
Reunification
Pharaohs
The Great Pyramid
War
19
It is surprising which of the following groups had many rights?
Peasants
Women
children
thepoor
20
What is one way the Libyan and Nubian Deserts affected the lives of people of ancient Egypt?
difficult to live in
provided drinking water
Provided them sand to build things
Protected against enemies
21
What did Khufu do in order to make sure he had all the power?
said he was a God
had many children
traded with other people
killed his enemies
22
What does the below artifact illustrate about Pharaoh Hatshepsut?
loved to fish
encouraged trade
enjoyed boating
Sold people as slaves
23
Ramses II was best known for what?
Military Leadership
religious buildings
Mathamatics
Art and Music
24
How did the priests remove the dead Pharaoh's organs and brains?
burned them
used a hook to pull them out of their nose
surgically
they didn't
25
Who built the Great Pyramid in Giza?
Khufu
Ramses II
King Tut
Hatsheptsut
26
how did the upper class treat the artisans?
like holy people
like great friends
like common workers
like talented artists
27
What is the name of the ancient Egyptian system of writing?
,manuscript
calligraphy
hieroglyphics
cuneiform
28
What is a mummy?
a preserved body
a pharaoh's mother
a God
an animal
29
How did people benefit when the Nile flooded in ancient Egypt?
They got to move away and start a new life.
It washed away the soil.
After water receded, it left a thick layer of silt.
They moved to the desert where it was dry.
30
Pharaohs in order of when they ruled:
Khufu, Senusret I,
_______?______,
Ramses II
Cheops
Hatshepsut
Tutankhamen
Mr. Pearson
