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Ancient Egypt: Daily Life and Society 1
Ancient Egypt: Daily Life and Society 1
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This Quiz lesson covers the levels of society, farming, and houses/architecture of ancient Egypt.
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1
The ruler in ancient Egypt was called the _______.
President
Pharaoh
King
High Priest
2
Which of the following geographical features can be found in ancient Egypt? Select all that apply.
Mediterranean Sea
The Red Sea
The Indus River
Nile River
3
The front door of ancient Egyptian houses usually faced which direction?
West
North
South
East
4
What does it mean to 'barter'?
to repair
to exchange
to donate
to sell
5
What is a "shaduf"?
a farming tool that lifts water
a type of clothing worn by farmers
the process of removing grain from the stem
another name for an ancient Egyptian farmer
6
What is another term used for the flooding season?
drought
irrigation
harvest season
inundation
7
What were the two most important crops grown in ancient Egypt?
Corn and beans
wheat and barley
wheat and corn
barley and corn
8
When a country is ruled by religious leaders, it is using what form of government?
theocracy
monarchy
totalitarian
democracy
9
Why were windows placed high off the ground in ancient Egyptian homes?
to keep predators from entering
for shade
to allow heat to escape
for privacy
10
What was the purpose of the canals around the fields?
to store tools
to protect the fields
they provided a place to rest while working the fields
to carry water to the fields
11
What did reed canopies provide protection from?
Severe cold
Insects
Thieves
Heat/the sun
12
How did farmers spend their time during inundation?
becoming educated
resting
traveling
repairing tools
13
Ancient Egypt was made up of mostly which class of people?
Scribes and soldiers
Farmers
Physicians and storekeepers
Royalty and viziers
