The formation of the Egyptian civilization was made possible by

the flooding of the Nile River which left rich, fertile soil

Pyramids were built as places where

Pharaohs were buried in preparation for the afterlife

Which in NOT true about mummification?

the brain was stored in the tomb with the mummy

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Ancient Egypt

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1
Why were scribes so important in Ancient Egypt?
went to school
worked for Pharoah
spoke Latin
know how to read and write
2
Why did people settle in Ancient Egypt?
crops
Deserts
fertile land
pharoahs
3
What way(s) Ancient Egypt benefited from the Nile River
food
all the above
transportation
trade
4
A system picture writing developed by the ancient Egyptians was called
heiroglyphics
pharoahs
papyrus
cuneiform
5
How did agriculture help the Ancient Egyptian economy?
crops given to pharoah
crops used for taxes
crops used for trade
crops given to poor people
6
The formation of the Egyptian civilization was made possible by
the constant raining in the Nile River Valley
the flooding of the Nile River which left rich, fertile soil
the war in the area
the banding together of young artichitects
7
What is true about pyramids
none of the above
it is where the Egyptians went to pray to the gods
they were built for pharaohs children only
they began building as soon as the pharaoh died
8
Pyramids were built as places where
average Egyptians were buried in them
Pharaohs were buried in preparation for the afterlife
priests gathered to worship the many gods of Egypt.
were created by aliens to help take over the Egyptian empire
9
Most Egyptians obeyed the pharaoh
False
True
10
What did artisans do in Ancient Egypt?
make jewelry
clean irrigation systems
grow crops
collect taxes
11
What did the flooding of the Nile River bring to Egypt?
transportation
silt
boats
destruction
12
Ancient Egyptians believed that the Pharaoh received his power from
the Nile River
his father
the people
the gods (he represented them)
13
Which in NOT true about mummification?
the brain was stored in the tomb with the mummy
removal of organs and place in canopic jars
it was intended to keep the body preserved
the body was wrapped in linen after being covered in salts
14
Which of these is NOT an Ancient Egyptian invention?
papyrus
calendar
wheelbarrow
medicine
15
Farmers were important in Ancient Egypt.
True
False

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