Ancient Egypt & Kush/ The Old Kingdom

Question 1

specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth

Accepted Answer

mummies

Question 2

The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes

Accepted Answer

engineering

Question 3

The rule of Mentuhotep II began the Middle Kingdom.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

The Egyptians build pyramids for all people who died.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

Which of the following did not cause social classes to appear during the Old Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Sumerian influences

Question 6

Pharaoh best known for monuments built to him

Accepted Answer

Khufu

Question 7

The _____helped historians understand hieroglyphics.

Accepted Answer

Rosetta Stone

Question 8

The political order of Egypt around 3200BC was based on

Accepted Answer

wealthy farmers who emerged as leaders.

Question 9

Egypt's first pharaoh

Accepted Answer

Menes

Question 10

a system of people in different lands who trade goods

Accepted Answer

trade network

Question 11

Why were tombs filled with art, jewelry, and other treasures?

Accepted Answer

Egyptians believed the dead enjoyed them in the afterlife.

Question 12

The Egyptians believed that temples were the homes of the gods.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

_____ united the Middle Kingdom around 2050 BC.

Accepted Answer

Mentuhotep II

Question 14

The Egyptians began to build pyramids during the _____.

Accepted Answer

Old Kingdom

Question 15

How was Egypt able to build pyramids and temples?

Accepted Answer

It collected taxes from the people.

Question 16

Which of the following best describes how Egyptian civilization developed?

Accepted Answer

Farms grew into villages and then cities.

Question 17

The Mediterranean Sea made it easy for other countries to invade Egypt.

Accepted Answer

False

Questions 17