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Ancient Egypt and the River Nile
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An introduction to ancient Egypt and the importance of the River Nile #AncientEgypt
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What did the Egyptians call the fertile land on the banks of the Nile?
The Black-lands
The Green-lands
The Yellow-lands
The Red-lands
2
What sea is found to the north of Egypt?
The Red Sea
The Pacific Ocean
The Mediterranean Sea
The North Sea
3
What were pyramids used for in ancient Egypt?
Tombs
Storing food
Homes
Sculptures
4
Where did the ancient Egyptians grow their crops?
In the desert
On the banks of the River Nile
Anywhere
In the Mediterranean Sea
5
Which continent is Egypt part of?
North America
Asia
Africa
Europe
6
What did the ancient Egyptians call the desert?
The land of the dead
The Red-lands
The-Black-lands
The Yellow-lands
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Why was the River Nile important to the ancient Egyptians?
It provided the ancient Egyptians with fish
It was the only river in the world
It protected them from invading armies
It provided the ancient Egyptians with water for farming
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How would the ancient Egyptians travel from North Egypt to South Egypt?
By camel
By helicopter
By car
By reed boat
9
Which continent is Egypt part of?
Europe
Asia
Africa
North America
10
What is the name of the plant that was used to make a kind of paper?
lily
flax
poppy
papyrus
11
How long is the River Nile?
The longest river in the world!
About 40 miles long
About 4000 miles long
About 4 miles long
12
What was left behind after the River Nile flooded?
Sandy, dry land
Blue soil
Vegetables
Black silt
13
Which river flows through Egypt?
The Egyptian River
The River Nile
The Danube
The Thames
14
Which of these would be found in a pyramid?
a mummy
a daddy
a window
a television
15
How often did the River Nile flood?
Once a month
Once a day
Once a year
Twice a year
16
What drink was made from barley and the water of the Nile?
Salt Water
Rum
Beer
Wine
17
Just before it reaches the sea, the Nile separates into a marshy land known as what?
The Nile Triangle
The Kite of Egypt
The Delta
The North Marsh
18
Which continent is Egypt part of?
Africa
Asia
North America
Europe
19
What sea is found to the east of Egypt?
The North Sea
The Mediterranean Sea
The Red Sea
The Atlantic Ocean
20
Where might I find an ancient Egyptian tomb or pyramid?
In the Red Lands
In the River Nile
In the Towns Cities
In the Black Lands
