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Chapter 4 - Ancient Egypt
Chapter 4 - Ancient Egypt
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1
Much of Egyptian religion focused on the afterlife.
False
True
2
The rule of Mentuhotep II began the Middle Kingdom.
True
False
3
A long-lasting, paper-like material made from reeds.
Papyrus
Latin
Rosetta Stone
Hieroglyphics
4
Imports are items sent out to other regions.
True
False
5
Why did the pharaohs of the First Dynasty wear a double crown?
To symbolize the unification of Lower and Upper Egypt.
To honor the Nile River and Mediterranean Sea.
To honor the gods.
To look cool.
6
How was Egypt able to build pyramids and temples?
The people of Sumer paid for it.
The government collected taxes from the people.
The pharaoh's family paid for it.
The priests held a fundraiser.
7
Which job employed the most people in ancient Egypt?
Writing
Government official
Farming
Crafts
8
Sphinxes are imaginary creatures with the bodies of lions and the heads of other animals or humans.
False
True
9
Trade routes are paths followed by traders.
False
True
10
The political order of Egypt around 3200 BC was based on...
Merchants who helped build trade routes.
Wealthy farmers who emerged as leaders.
Priests who helped build temples.
Wealthy fishermen who emerged as leaders.
11
A stone slab that was the key to translating hieroglyphics.
Hieroglyphics
Rosetta Stone
Latin
Papyrus
12
How did Ahmose manage to become king of all Egypt?
Driving the Hyksos out of Egypt.
He murdered the pharaoh.
He had drip.
His father died.
13
Use the map: Which area was probably the largest source of gold for the Egyptians?
Western Desert
Nile Delta
Arabia
Nubian Desert
14
Which pharaoh is regarded as the most famous pharaoh of the Old Kingdom?
Menes
Khufu
King Tut
Queen Hetshepsut
15
The Egyptians believed that temples were the homes of the gods.
True
False
16
This period lasted from 1550 BC to 1050 BC and Egypt reached the height of its power.
New Kingdom
Middle Kingdom
Old Kingdom
17
The Egyptians built pyramids for all people who died.
True
False
18
Trade network is a system of people in different lands who trade goods.
True
False
19
A _______ is a series of rulers from the same family.
Cataracts
Dynasty
Menes
Delta
20
What was the effect of Egypt’s conquest of Kush in 1500 BC?
Egyptian pharaohs worked with Kushite kings.
Kushite culture became more like Egypt.
Kushite language became the official language of Egypt.
Egyptian culture became more like Kushite.
21
The cataracts on the Nile offer protection from invaders.
True
False
22
This Pharaoh came to power in the 1200s BC and was known for fighting the Hittites.
Ramses the Great
Khufu
King Tut
Menes
23
Historians consider _____ to be Egypt's first pharaoh.
Ahmose of Thebes
King Tut
Ramses the Great
Menes
24
Queen Hatshepsut did NOT increase trade for the Egyptians.
True
False
25
Piankhi was a successful military leader from Egypt who fought the people of Kush.
True
False
26
Exports are goods brought in from other regions.
True
False
27
The Mediterranean Sea made it easy for other countries to invade Egypt.
False
True
28
Historians believe the first woman to rule Kush was Shanakhdakheto.
True
False
29
Obelisk is a tall, four-sided pillar that is pointed on the top.
True
False
30
What were the two regions that made up ancient Egypt?
Northern and Southern Egypt
Eastern and Western Egypt
Lower and Upper Egypt
House Stark and House Lannister
31
By the 1400s BC, Egypt was the leading military power. What conclusion can you make about Egypt’s resources?
They provided aid to other countries.
Egypt had a weak military.
It was a poor country.
It was a rich country.
32
Huge stone tombs with four triangle-shaped walls that met in a point on top.
Elite
Pyramids
Engineering
Mummies
33
A triangle-shaped area of land made of soil deposited by a river.
Cataracts
Delta
Menes
Dynasty
34
Which river did Kush develop?
Kanawha
Euphrates
Nile
Tigris
35
The desert on both sides of the Nile River did
NOT
offer any form of natural protection.
False
True
36
By the AD 300s, Kush was at the height of its power.
False
True
37
People from rich and powerful families were called...
Mummies
Nobles
Pyramids
Khufu
38
Specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth.
Pyramids
Mummies
Elite
Nobles
39
Pharaoh was the titled used by the rulers of Egypt. It means "great house."
False
True
40
Strong rapids refers to...
Menes
Dynasty
Delta
Cataracts
41
Which answer
best explains
why the Nile Delta was well suited for settlement?
It provided a lot of fish to eat.
Great for growing crops.
Provided fertile land, had abundant wildlife, and was near the sea.
It was near the sea.
42
A period of order and stability that lasted from 2050 BC to 1750 BC.
Middle Kingdom
Old Kingdom
New Kingdom
43
Engineering is the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.
True
False
44
Egyptian writing system is called...
Papyrus
Rosetta Stone
Hieroglyphics
Latin
45
A period in Egyptian history that lasted from 2700 BC to 2200 BC.
New Kingdom
Old Kingdom
Middle Kingdom
