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Ancient Egypt Review (VA SOL Grade 3)
Ancient Egypt Review (VA SOL Grade 3)
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1
In ancient Egypt, the pyramids were built--
as a payment to the gods
a tombs for kings and queens
to show other civilizations how strong the Egyptians were
to punish slaves
2
On which continent was ancient Egypt located?
Africa
Asia
Europe
South America
3
The act of giving or doing something is called--
divercity
a contribution
adapting
architecture
4
Ancient Egyptians created irrigation systems to adapt to their environment. The systems helped them--
move water inland for farming
build better pyramids
construct taller obelisks
fish in the rivers and seas
5
Where did the ancient Egyptians trade their goods?
In the Atlas Mountains
In West Africa
Across the Atlantic Ocean
Along the Mediterranean coast
6
Ancient Egyptians first settled along what river?
The Danube
The Nile
The Yellow River
The Huang He
7
Which three ancient Egyptian inventions help tell time?
365-day calendar, water clock, obelisk
365-day calendar, obelisk, hieroglyphics
Water clock, obelisk, hieroglyphics
papyrus paper, water clock, 365-day calendar
8
What simple machines did the Egyptians most likely use to build the pyramids?
wedge, ramp, lever
screw, pulley, lever
ramp, lever, pulley
wedge, screw, pulley
9
What is one invention from ancient Egypt that we still use today?
Fireworks
Kite
365-day calendar
Light bulb
10
Most of ancient Egypt's land was --
desert
hilly
mountains
rainforest
11
What did the ancient Egyptians call their rulers?
Dynasties
Emperors
Kings
Pharaohs
12
Tonya is at the library reading a book about ancient Egyptian architecture. What is the book about?
Hieroglyphics
Sundials
Pyramids
Water clocks
13
How did the Nile River help the ancient Egyptians develop the calendar?
Ancient Egyptians measured a year by the rise and flood of the Nile.
They measured the sunshine on the water to find the length of a day.
Ancient Egyptians measured a day by the spread of the Nile River waters.
Ancient Egyptians floated sundials down the Nile River.
14
What is the name of the written language in the picture?
Papyrus
Characters
Symbolism
Hieroglyphics
15
From what plant did the ancient Egyptians make paper?
Papyrus
Lotus
Palm
Flax
