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Who was the leader that was responsible for uniting Upper and Lower Egypt in 3200BC?
a) Menes
b) Jipetto
c) Khufu
d) Khafre

What continent did humans first develop on?
a) Europe
b) Asia
c) Africa
d) India

What made the Nile River difficult for invaders to conquer Egypt?
a) Old men fished for carp and when they didn't catch any- they grew angry and chased invaders while singing Lada Gaga songs
b) The Nile River would often dry up during the summer months
c) There were cataracts that created low points that made travel unsafe
d) It was saltwater and the boats did not float well

Why did Egyptians often bury pharaohs with gold, clothing, food, tools, and other items?
a) They were hiding them from invading groups
b) It was a trap set by a teenage group and their dog to catch the Creeper Monster
c) They didn't actually bury pharaohs with possessions
d) They believed that they would need them in the afterlife

What brought an end to Egypt's Old Kingdom?
a) The Akkadians invaded and formed it into an empire
b) The cost of pyramids, drought, and power struggles
c) The Sumerian city-states re-emerged
d) The Babylonians conquered the region

What factor led to the naming of Upper and Lower Egypt?
a) The direction of the flow of the Nile River
b) The names were declared to honor the gods
c) The names were created to trick the Vikings into going to another place
d) The names reminded them of their Uncle Pablo who used to talk in his sleep about bearded ladies

What factor allowed hunter-gathering groups to be able to settle down in the Nile Region?
a) Trade
b) Farming
c) Development of iron tools
d) Ninja Skills

Power in the Old Kingdom passed along family members. What is this system called?
a) Acne
b) Oligarchy
c) Democracy
d) Dynasty

Who was the Egyptian sun god?
a) Horus
b) Amon-Re
c) Osiris
d) Isis

What is the largest hot desert in the world?
a) Nubian Desert
b) Sahara Desert
c) Nile Desert
d) Mesopotamia

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