6. The ancient Egyptians began to live near the Nile River in about ____________ BC (Before Christ).
5,000
12. What role did the pharaoh play in Egyptian society?
He was the ruler of Egypt; a political leader and a religious figure. He was responsible for maintaining order, leading the army, and acting as a bridge ...
5. What writing system did the Ancient Egyptians use?
b) Latin script
a) Cuneiform
d) Cyrillic
c) Hieroglyphs
15. What are some inventions from Ancient Egypt that we still use today?
Some inventions from Ancient Egypt include paper (papyrus), black ink, the 365-day calendar, sun clocks, glass, and cosmetics (makeup + perfume).
1. What two regions made up Ancient Egypt before unification?
a) Upper and Middle Egypt
c) North and South Egypt
b) Upper and Lower Egypt
d) Eastern and Western Egypt
10. The Ancient Egyptians invented the first type of paper called ___________________.
Papyrus
13. How did the Ancient Egyptians believe in life after death?
They believed they could use their bodies in the afterlife, so they used mummification to preserve bodies, placing valuable items, food, and treasures in tombs.
9. Pharaohs were believed to be half-________________ and half-________________.
Man ... God
2. Which god was associated with mummification and had a dog’s head?
d) Seth
a) Osiris
b) Anubis
c) Horus
3. What was the purpose of pyramids in Ancient Egypt?
c) Tombs for pharaohs
b) Storage for grain
a) Temples for gods
d) Homes for nobles
11. Why did the Ancient Egyptians settle near the Nile River?
They settled near the Nile River because it provided water for drinking, farming, and transportation. The river also flooded annually, leaving fertile soil.
14. What was the purpose of the Sphinx in front of the pyramids?
The Sphinx was believed to be a guardian that protected the pyramids and tombs from evil spirits and intruders.
8. The process of preserving bodies for the afterlife in Ancient Egypt was called __________________________.
Mummification
7. The ________________________ Stone helped scientists decode Egyptian writing.
Rosetta
4. Who discovered Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922?
d) Howard Carter
a) Napoleon Bonaparte
b) Jean-François Champollion
c) Alexander the Great