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1
Which letter on this map shows the Mediterranean Sea?
C
D
A
B
2
Upper Egypt has higher elevation. This means that the Nile river flows north.
True
False
3
What were the pyramids?
created to show the advancements of the Egyptians
to store excess grain for the winter
to store Egyptains' treasure and gold
tomb for the Egyptian pharaohs
4
Why did the ancient Egyptians mummify their dead?
It was the law
They worshipped their relatives.
They believed you needed your body in the afterlife.
for health reasons
5
What is one valuable crop that Egyptians used this plants stalk or stem to make paper.
Pyramids
Papyrus
Cataracts
Pharaohs
6
Why did the Egyptians bury their dead?
They worshipped their relatives.
For health reasons
They believed they needed their body for the afterlife.
It was the law
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Why is the Rosetta Stone so important?
It made it possible to decipher hieroglyphics.
It's the only surviving artifact from ancient Egypt.
It's a letter from Ramesses to the Romans.
It's the oldest artifact ever discovered.
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What was a reason the Egyptians settled near the Nile River?
To be close to the desert.
Fertile soil for growing crops.
Lack of water access.
Lack of natural resources.
9
Choose one similarity that the Mesopotamians and Egyptians didn't have in common
Polytheism
Afterlife
Paper
Irrigation systems
10
What were the pyramids used for?
burial grounds/ tombs
structures full of artwork
temples
town squares
11
Which of the following was NOT an invention the Egyptians created?
Medicine
Paper
Wheel
Geometry
12
Which letter on this map shows the Nile river?
A
B
C
E
13
Upper and Lower Egypt had what type of lands?
Blue
White
Red
Green
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Which letter represents Lower Egypt?
A
B
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What event made it possible for the ancient Egyptians to grow crops?
The Nile River flooded its banks yearly.
the hose
a heavy yearly rainfall
the plow
16
Why did other groups of people want to conquer Egypt?
Desirable resources
Better land
Large structures
17
The Egyptians worshipped gods such as Anubis, Ra & Isis. This means they practiced...
Polythesim
Monotheism
18
How did the geography influence early acient civilizations?
Cities formed near deserts for protection.
Cities formed near mountain ranges to build temples.
Cities formed near water for farming and trade.
Cities formed near mountain ranges for protection.
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Upper Egypt is lower in elevation than Lower Egypt. True or false?
True
False
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What are hieroglyphics?
a form of writing-- based on pictures
a mixture of soil and small rocks
persevered body
a valuable crop used to make paper out of its stems
