Ancient Egypt Quiz

Only the Mesopotamians had ziggurats.

Both Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt were located on the same continent.

Of the 4 levels of the Egyptian social class pyramid, the farmers were:

An early form of paper made from a reed plant  

A dead body preserved in lifelike conditions  

Hieroglyphics were made up of

Of the 4 levels of the Egyptian social class pyramid, the pharaohs were:

Fine soil found at the bottom of rivers  

Egyptian pharaohs were buried in elaborate 

Only the Mesopotamians had a writing system

A huge building with four sloping triangle-shaped sides; built as royal tombs in Egypt 

Both Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia had monotheistic religions.

Name a cultural/scientific achievement that the Egyptians are known for, and its importance. 

What material made Egyptian soil ideal for farming? 

A difference between Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt is:

Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt were alike in that they both

Who was on top of the social class pyramid of Ancient Egypt? 

Both Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia divided their people into social classes.

Another difference between Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt is:

Pictures and other written symbols that stand for ideas or sounds 

Complete control over someone  

Of the 4 levels of the Egyptian social class pyramid, the slaves were 

Another way Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt were alike in that they both

Only the Egyptians had mummies.

Of the 4 levels of the Egyptian social class pyramid, the nobles were

A series of rulers from the same family

Life after death

What river played a key role in the development of Egyptian civilization?

Which of the following cities is the location of the Great Pyramid? 

The title of kings of Ancient Egypt  

The Mesopotamians built the Great Pyramid of Giza.

How did the Nile River help Egypt grow as a powerful civilization?

Both Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia depended on rivers and flooding for their success.

Egypt is located on which continent? 

A plain at the mouth of a river 

All of Ancient Egypt is located in the Fertile Crescent.