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- 1. Multiple Choice
The Egyptian writing system that uses thousands of picture symbols representing objects and ideas.
Cataract
Delta
Papyrus
Hieroglyphics
- 2. Multiple Choice
The Egyptian invention to prevent the pharaoh’s body from decomposing was
creating a dummy stuffed with straw.
the act of embalming.
surveying the pyramid.
removing only the eyes.
- 3. Multiple Choice
A line of rulers that passes power from father to son is a
delta.
dynasty.
reign.
scimitar.
- 4. Multiple Choice
The Egyptians practiced a _________________ religion believing in many Gods.
Monotheistic
Hieroglyphic
Agnostic
Polytheistic
- 5. Multiple Choice
King Tut, along with many Pharaohs of the New Kingdom was buried where?
In a pyramid
In the Valley of the Kings
In the Nile River Valley
In a secret tomb
- 6. Multiple Choice
The Old Kingdom of Egypt is characterized by _________________________.
Conquering nearby civilizations
Developing art and literature
Building pyramids for Pharaohs
Having a strong military
- 7. Multiple Choice
Title used by Egyptian rulers
pharaoh
Ka
dynasty
obelisk
- 8. Multiple Choice
Egyptian's name for a person's life force
noble
Ka
dynasty
delta
- 9. Multiple Choice
Huge triangular tomb built by the Egyptians
delta
Red Land
Rosetta Stone
pyramid
- 10. Multiple Choice
Object inscribed with hieroglyphics that allowed historians to understand Egyptian writing
papyrus
obelisk
Rosetta Stone
delta
- 11. Multiple Choice
Long-lasting, paper-like material made from reeds that Egyptians used to write on
obelisk
hieroglyphics
papyrus
delta
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of "money system" did Ancient Egypt use?trade & bartercoinspaper money
- 13. Multiple ChoiceA monotheist is someone who:worships 1 godworships many godsis married to only 1 personhas many spouses
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which body part was NOT put in to the Canopic Jars?
stomach
lungs
intestines
brain
- 15. Multiple Choice
What did the development of hieroglyphics allow Egyptians to do?
write the first medical books
invent the chariot
build pyramids and temples
preserve dead bodies
- 16. Multiple Choice
The ancient Egyptians believed that their pharaohs were...
unfair and cruel
gods in human form
greedy and selfish
the best rulers in the whole wide world
- 17. Multiple Choice
Who was the archeologist who discovered King Tut's tomb?
Éric Aubourg
Howard Carter
James Allen
Rameses II
- 18. Multiple Choice
Why was it so difficult to empty out King Tutenkhamen's tomb?
The tomb was cursed.
The chambers were sealed off.
There were too many treasures to count.
The objects were all entwined and tangled.
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