Ancient Egypt Flashcards

1

Which continent were the Great Pyramids built on?

North America
Asia
Africa
Australia

2

What continent is Egypt located on?

North America
Africa
Australia
Asia

3

What is their writing called?

Hieroglyphs
Letters
Calligraphy
Alphabet

4

What was used to make paper?

linen
poison ivy
douglas fir tree pulp
papyrus

5

Who's death mask is this?

Dragon King
King Tut
King Menes

6

Which of these is NOT an adaptation of the Egyptians

They hunted animals in the thick forests along the rivers
They wore light colored, loose fitting clothing
They built their homes on high land near the river
They used camels and boats as transportation

7

What did they wrap their mummies in?

Cotton
Silk
Wool
Linen

8

What was the archaeological discovery made by Howard Carter?

The Great Sphinx
King Tut's tomb
The Nile River
The Great Pyramid

9

What is the name of the longest river in the world?

Nile River
Mississippi River
Yellow River
James River

10

Describe Ancient Egypt's climate

hot and dry
icy and snowy
wet and rainy

11

Which was the ruler of Ancient Egypt?

Pharaoh
Knight
Emperor
King

12

Which of these was NOT a contribution made by the Egyptians

Calendar
Fireworks
Clock

13

What country is shaded?

Africa
Kyro
China
Egypt

14

Egyptians used the _____________ as a basis for the 365 day calendar.

Moon and Stars
Flooding and the Sun
Clock
Planets

15

Why did the Egyptians build pyramids?

Power
A tomb for their pharaohs
For their government
Storage

Ancient Egypt

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Ancient Egypt

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