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Basic questions about ancient Egypt. #elementarysocialstudies #6thgrade #egypt #ancientcivilizations
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1
What is the name of the ancient Egyptian system of writing?
,manuscript
cuneiform
hieroglyphics
calligraphy
2
What was the name of the tomb built in Giza that was made out of 2 million clay blocks?
The Sphinx
The White Chapel
The Great Pyramid
A Felucca
3
Canaan's western border was what?
Jordan River
Negev Desert
Nile River
Mediterranean Sea
4
How did the priests remove the dead Pharaoh's organs and brains?
they didn't
burned them
surgically
used a hook to pull them out of their nose
5
Scribes main jobs were to do what?
anything the pharaoh wanted
Keep official records
write laws
decorate pyramids
6
Pharaohs in order of when they ruled:
Khufu, Senusret I,
_______?______,
Ramses II
Mr. Pearson
Cheops
Hatshepsut
Tutankhamen
7
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.
After water receded, it left a thick layer of silt.
They got to move away and start a new life.
8
It is surprising which of the following groups had many rights?
children
Women
Peasants
thepoor
9
how did the upper class treat the artisans?
like talented artists
like great friends
like common workers
like holy people
10
What did Khufu do in order to make sure he had all the power?
traded with other people
killed his enemies
had many children
said he was a God
11
In ancient Egypt, they called the ruler________________.
shah
emperor
dictator
pharaoh
12
What was the most important architectural achievement of Senusret's reign?
The White Chapel
houses for the Gods
The Great Pyramid
jewelry
13
What was Egypt's highest class besides the Pharaoh?
Government Officials
Priest
Artisans
Peasant
14
What is a mummy?
a God
a preserved body
a pharaoh's mother
an animal
15
What does the below artifact illustrate about Pharaoh Hatshepsut?
Sold people as slaves
loved to fish
enjoyed boating
encouraged trade
16
What is one characteristic that Egypt's Middle Kingdom is famous for?
War
Pharaohs
Reunification
The Great Pyramid
17
What is the name of the river that flows through Egypt?
Nile
Indus
Amazon
Tigris
18
What was the most important physical feature of ancient Egypt?
topography
vegetation
mountains
water
19
What was the most important thing the Nile River offered Ancient Egyptians?
desert
mountains
excellent swimming
fresh water
20
Since Egyptians believed in life after death, they ________________ their dead.
mummified
buried
crucified
beheaded
21
Who was at the bottom of the ancient Egyptian social hierarchy?
government officials
craftsmen and artisans
priests and scribes
peasants and laborers
22
Who built the Great Pyramid in Giza?
King Tut
Hatsheptsut
Ramses II
Khufu
23
What is one way the Libyan and Nubian Deserts affected the lives of people of ancient Egypt?
provided drinking water
difficult to live in
Protected against enemies
Provided them sand to build things
24
The Mediterranean Sea affected the lives of ancient Egyptians by...
provided a vacation destination
provided food
provided transportation and trade
protected against enemies
25
What structure was built as tombs for the pharaohs?
pyramids
ziggurats
temples
mounds
26
This Pharaoh was known for being the first female Pharaoh.
Mrs. Pearson
Hatshepsut
Khufu
Ramses II
27
The Nile River flows into which body of water?
Red Sea
Persian Gulf
Indian Ocean
Mediterranean Sea
28
The peasants farming seasons were divided into how many seasons?
1
3
4
2
29
Ramses II was best known for what?
Mathamatics
religious buildings
Military Leadership
Art and Music
30
Why did it take so long to become a Scribe?
People didn't like to write
There were so many Hieroglyphs to learn
There weren't enough teachers
People weren't smart enough
