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1
Upper Egypt is lower in elevation than Lower Egypt. True or false?
False
True
2
What event made it possible for the ancient Egyptians to grow crops?
the hose
the plow
a heavy yearly rainfall
The Nile River flooded its banks yearly.
3
What were the pyramids used for?
town squares
structures full of artwork
burial grounds/ tombs
temples
4
What is one valuable crop that Egyptians used this plants stalk or stem to make paper.
Pharaohs
Pyramids
Cataracts
Papyrus
5
Upper Egypt has higher elevation. This means that the Nile river flows north.
True
False
6
The Egyptians worshipped gods such as Anubis, Ra & Isis. This means they practiced...
Polythesim
Monotheism
7
Which of the following was NOT an invention the Egyptians created?
Wheel
Paper
Geometry
Medicine
8
What are hieroglyphics?
a valuable crop used to make paper out of its stems
a form of writing-- based on pictures
persevered body
a mixture of soil and small rocks
9
Choose one similarity that the Mesopotamians and Egyptians didn't have in common
Polytheism
Paper
Irrigation systems
Afterlife
10
Which letter on this map shows the Mediterranean Sea?
C
A
D
B
11
What was a reason the Egyptians settled near the Nile River?
Lack of natural resources.
Fertile soil for growing crops.
Lack of water access.
To be close to the desert.
12
Why is the Rosetta Stone so important?
It's the only surviving artifact from ancient Egypt.
It made it possible to decipher hieroglyphics.
It's a letter from Ramesses to the Romans.
It's the oldest artifact ever discovered.
13
Which letter represents Lower Egypt?
B
A
14
Which letter on this map shows the Nile river?
B
A
E
C
15
Why did other groups of people want to conquer Egypt?
Large structures
Better land
Desirable resources
16
Why did the ancient Egyptians mummify their dead?
They believed you needed your body in the afterlife.
It was the law
for health reasons
They worshipped their relatives.
17
Why did the Egyptians bury their dead?
For health reasons
They worshipped their relatives.
They believed they needed their body for the afterlife.
It was the law
18
How did the geography influence early acient civilizations?
Cities formed near mountain ranges to build temples.
Cities formed near mountain ranges for protection.
Cities formed near deserts for protection.
Cities formed near water for farming and trade.
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Upper and Lower Egypt had what type of lands?
Green
Blue
Red
White
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What were the pyramids?
to store excess grain for the winter
tomb for the Egyptian pharaohs
to store Egyptains' treasure and gold
created to show the advancements of the Egyptians
