Ancient Egyptians mummified the deceased to...

preserve bodies for life in the underworld.

Which statement best explains why priests were on the same level as government officials in ancient Egypt?

As a living god, the pharaoh appointed priests to carry out rituals.

Which statement best explains the power of the pharaohs?

The pharaohs were worshiped as the god Horus.

Which statement best explains why the ancient Egyptians were buried with their prized possessions?

They wanted their possessions to be available to them in the afterlife.

Egypt's first pharaoh...

unified the people living along the Nile

Which statement best explains why trade helped Egyptians make tools, jewelry, and art?

Egypt did not have a large supply of wood, metal, or gems.

Which resident of ancient Egypt would most likely have been enslaved?

an enemy soldier who is captured in a battle with the army

Which of these contributes most to the fertility of the land in the Nile Delta?

rich sediment deposits from upriver in Africa

Which statement best explains why people chose to develop cities near the Nile River?

Food production was centered along the Nile River.

A pharaoh named Akhenaton forced his subjects to worship only the sun god Aton. Why was this an issue to Egyptians?

Most ancient Egyptians were polytheistic.

Which statement best explains why Tutankhamen's tomb was special?

This tomb still contained everything that had originally been placed inside

Which statement best explains why Egypt had multiple trade relationships with other civilizations?

Egypt was able to grow grains and food that other civilizations needed.

In the spring, rains in Ethiopia flood the Nile. Which event would occur in a year with less-than-average rainfall?

The soil in the Nile River Valley would not receive as many nutrients.

What resulted from the fertility of the Nile River Valley?

an increase in the food supply which led to population growth

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1
Ancient Egyptians mummified the deceased to...
preserve bodies for research purposes.
prevent the smell of death.
preserve bodies for life in the underworld.
prevent the god Seth from destroying their souls.
2
Which statement best explains why priests were on the same level as government officials in ancient Egypt?
Priests served as judges in the Egyptian court system.
As a living god, the pharaoh appointed priests to carry out rituals.
Pharaohs were extremely superstitious and relied on priests for advice.
Many priests were women who represented an important segment of society.
3
Which statement best explains the power of the pharaohs?
The pharaohs were the high priests of the god Isis.
The pharaohs were believed to be stronger than the god Osiris.
The pharaohs were worshiped as the god Horus.
The pharaohs were considered to be descendants of the god Seth.
4
Which statement best explains why the ancient Egyptians were buried with their prized possessions?
They wanted their possessions to be available to them in the afterlife.
They wanted their possessions to be preserved for centuries.
They wanted their possessions to impress the gods.
They wanted their possessions to help identify them.
5
The Nile River empties into which body of water?
the Mediterranean Sea
High Point City Lake
the Red Sea
the Atlantic Ocean
6
Egypt's first pharaoh...
increased trade with people in Mesopotamia
unified the people living along the Nile
changed Egypt's main religion to monotheism
established a democratic government where everyone had a vote
7
Which statement best explains why trade helped Egyptians make tools, jewelry, and art?
Egyptians did not have access to any craft stores, like Hobby Lobby.
Egypt developed its civilization later than other regions.
Egyptians were not skilled at making arts and crafts.
Egypt did not have a large supply of wood, metal, or gems.
8
The following characteristics of pharaohs were true except for...
The pharaohs were considered to be gods.
The pharaohs owned all of Egypt.
The pharaohs were head of government and high priest of every temple.
All pharaohs were male.
9
Ancient Egyptian civilization was often referred to as...
The Gift of the Nile
The Monument of Mummies
The Power of the Pyramids
The Dynasty in the Desert
10
Which resident of ancient Egypt would most likely have been enslaved?
a craftsperson who carves a statue that insults the pharaoh
a government official who is caught stealing money from a temple
an enemy soldier who is captured in a battle with the army
a scribe that writes something unpleasant about the pharaoh
11
Which group had the highest social status during the reign of the pharaohs?
high-ranking soldiers
government scribes
wealthy merchants
temple priests
12
Which two activities were most important to the strength of the ancient Egyptian economy?
farming and trade
shipbuilding and fishing
hunting and gathering
mining and tool-making
13
Which of these contributes most to the fertility of the land in the Nile Delta?
Egyptian farmers used lots of fertilizer and Miracle Gro in that area
heavy tropical storms in Ethiopa
rich sediment deposits from upriver in Africa
irrigation systems developed by the ancient Egyptians
14
Which statement best explains why people chose to develop cities near the Nile River?
Food production was centered along the Nile River.
Houses in the desert were too expensive.
The river provided defenses against enemy attacks.
Egyptians couldn't figure out how to cross the Nile River.
15
A pharaoh named Akhenaton forced his subjects to worship only the sun god Aton. Why was this an issue to Egyptians?
Many Egyptians did not believe in worshiping gods associated with nature.
Most ancient Egyptians preferred worshiping the god Seth.
Many ancient Egyptians viewed the sun god as a lesser god.
Most ancient Egyptians were polytheistic.
16
Which statement best explains why Tutankhamen's tomb was special?
Little had been known about this period in Egyptian history.
This tomb still contained everything that had originally been placed inside
Egyptian historians had not mentioned the location of this tomb.
Tutankhamen ruled Egypt longer than any other pharaoh.
17
Which statement best explains why Egypt had multiple trade relationships with other civilizations?
Egyptians needed to import most necessities in order to survive.
Egypt had mineral resources that other civilizations did not.
Egyptians were the most skilled artists and jewelry-makers in the world.
Egypt was able to grow grains and food that other civilizations needed.
18
In the spring, rains in Ethiopia flood the Nile. Which event would occur in a year with less-than-average rainfall?
The extra sunshine would lead to greater crop yields for Egyptian farmers.
The Nile Delta would become too shallow for normal riverboat traffic.
The soil in the Nile River Valley would not receive as many nutrients.
Egyptian farmers would have no water with which to irrigate their crops.
19
The Egyptians were able to create a paper-like substance for writing, as well as weaving materials, from this plant:
water lily
barley
cotton
papyrus
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What resulted from the fertility of the Nile River Valley?
an increase in the food supply which led to population growth
greater power and wealth for farmers
famers were worshipped as gods
prosperity that helped create a society where everyone was treated equally

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