Ancient Egypt Flashcards

1

Who's death mask is this?

King Tut
Dragon King
King Menes

2

Describe Ancient Egypt's climate

icy and snowy
hot and dry
wet and rainy

3

What is their writing called?

Alphabet
Calligraphy
Letters
Hieroglyphs

4

What is the name of the longest river in the world?

Nile River
Mississippi River
Yellow River
James River

5

What was the archaeological discovery made by Howard Carter?

The Nile River
King Tut's tomb
The Great Pyramid
The Great Sphinx

6

Egyptians used the _____________ as a basis for the 365 day calendar.

Clock
Flooding and the Sun
Moon and Stars
Planets

7

Which of these is NOT an adaptation of the Egyptians

They built their homes on high land near the river
They wore light colored, loose fitting clothing
They used camels and boats as transportation
They hunted animals in the thick forests along the rivers

8

Which of these was NOT a contribution made by the Egyptians

Clock
Calendar
Fireworks

9

Why did the Egyptians build pyramids?

For their government
A tomb for their pharaohs
Storage
Power

10

What continent is Egypt located on?

North America
Australia
Asia
Africa

11

What did they wrap their mummies in?

Cotton
Silk
Linen
Wool

12

What country is shaded?

Africa
Kyro
China
Egypt

13

Which continent were the Great Pyramids built on?

North America
Australia
Asia
Africa

14

Which was the ruler of Ancient Egypt?

King
Emperor
Knight
Pharaoh

15

What was used to make paper?

linen
papyrus
douglas fir tree pulp
poison ivy

Ancient Egypt

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Ancient Egypt

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