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Basic questions about ancient Egypt. #elementarysocialstudies #6thgrade #egypt #ancientcivilizations
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What was the land around the Nile called?
Fertile Crescent
Kush
Black Land
Red Land
2
Since Egyptians believed in life after death, they ________________ their dead.
beheaded
crucified
buried
mummified
3
Bonus Question: What is this object called?
loofa
papyrus
shasush
shaduf
4
How did people benefit when the Nile flooded in ancient Egypt?
It washed away the soil.
They moved to the desert where it was dry.
They got to move away and start a new life.
After water receded, it left a thick layer of silt.
5
Who was at the bottom of the ancient Egyptian social hierarchy?
craftsmen and artisans
peasants and laborers
priests and scribes
government officials
6
Egyptians believed in many gods. This is known as ____________.
polytheism
monarchy
archeology
monotheism
7
What is the name of the river that flows through Egypt?
Amazon
Nile
Indus
Tigris
8
Where was ancient Egypt located?
Asia
Africa
Europe
America
9
The ancient Egyptian calendar was divided into how many seasons?
1
2
4
3
10
The Nile River flows into which body of water?
Mediterranean Sea
Red Sea
Indian Ocean
Persian Gulf
11
In ancient Egypt, they called the ruler________________.
pharaoh
shah
emperor
dictator
12
What structure was built as tombs for the pharaohs?
temples
mounds
pyramids
ziggurats
13
What was the most important physical feature of ancient Egypt?
mountains
topography
water
vegetation
14
What is the name of the ancient Egyptian system of writing?
hieroglyphics
,manuscript
cuneiform
calligraphy
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What is a mummy?
a preserved body
an animal
a God
a pharaoh's mother
