2. Ancient Mesopotamia & Egypt

A simplified form of Egyptian writing for everyday use:

What did Egyptians typically use to record demotic writing on?

Sumerian temples which included shrines to their gods:

Who was the longest female pharaoh to rule Egypt?

Who is considered to be the Egyptian god of the Afterlife?

Why did Egyptians practice mummification?

Because we decoded this, we can now read hieroglyphics.

Which civilization first developed the use of the chariot and iron technology?

The Rosetta Stone included a text in all of the following languages EXCEPT:

Which people invaded Egypt around 1700 B.C. and will rule Egypt for roughly 90 years?

What was the original capital of the united Egyptian Old Kingdom?

After the Pharaoh, who is considered to be the next highest class in Egyptian society?

Which of the following was NOT a resource the Egyptians acquired from Nubia?

Which Egyptian kingdom is known for building pyramids?

King Darius of the Persian Empire encouraged an economy based on:

What was the largest social class in ancient Egypt?

Which pharaoh built a strong kingdom with many military conquests?

Which of the following was a seafaring community of Ancient Mesopotamia?

Which of the following was a popular religion of the ancient Persian Empire featuring a god named Ahura Mazda?

Which of the following was not considered to be an Egyptian God?

The first civilization to develop a unique writing system featuring an alphabet was:

Which pharaoh was the youngest to die and had an incredibly preserved tomb discovered in 1922?

Where does the Nile begin?

What is considered to be a "wonder of the world" built by the Babylonians?

How did the Ancient Egyptians contribute to developing our calendar?

What natural features protect Egypt?

Name the 2 regions of Egypt that King Narmer united.

Which God was primarily represented through the Pharaoh?

Who is at the top of the Egyptian social structure?

Why does Egyptian art often feature people from Nubia?