1. Ancient Egyptians used _____ to develop their calendar.

a. the Nile
b. geometry
c. religion
d. astronomy

2. Why was Egypt's economy based on agriculture?

a. Egypt had a long growing season.
b. The Egyptians only knew how to farm.
c. The gods told them to grow crops.
d. Egypt's soil was too fertile.

3. The Egyptians used _________ to increase the amount of land they could farm.

a. canals and dams
b. temples
c. sickles and hoes
d. mules and plows

4. Why did Egyptians work so hard to prepare the dead?

a. It was a sign of respect.
b. They believed in life after death.
c. It was the law.
d. They did not believe in life after death.

5. Egyptian mathematicians used geometry and ________.

a. fractions
b. calculators
c. algebra
d. multiplication