Ancient Egypt - Unit 3 - 6th Grade Review

Question 1

How did the wealthy ancient Egyptians demonstrate their belief in life after death?

Accepted Answer

They mummified the bodies of their dead

Question 2

A family of rulers is called

Accepted Answer

Dynasty

Question 3

How many minutes did I study for this test outside of class this week?

Accepted Answer

15 minutes -- at least two different nights (30 min. total)

Question 4

Writing that uses pictures is called

Accepted Answer

Hieroglyphics

Question 5

Egyptians used reed-like plants to make a type of paper called

Accepted Answer

Papyrus

Question 6

Religion played an important part in Egyptian life by

Accepted Answer

Explaining natural events

Question 7

Egyptian ruler were sometimes buried in a triangular-shaped building called a(n)

Accepted Answer

Pyramid

Question 8

The Egyptian calendar is divided into 3 seasons, which is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

During Emergence the land received a fresh supply of kemet

Question 9

Along the Nile River there are 6 cataracts. What are cataracts?

Accepted Answer

A large waterfall or rush of water

Question 10

A powerful Egyptian ruler was called a(n)

Accepted Answer

Pharaoh

Question 11

The Nile River affected ancient Egyptian life by creating

Accepted Answer

Rich farmland in the river valley

Questions 11