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1
To the people of ancient Egypt, the pharaoh was primarily a
Military commander
Political symbol
Religious leader
2
Which statement is true about the Nile River Valley today as it was during ancient times?
It is one of the most densely populated areas in the world
It's the main food source for Africa
It's a major world trade area
3
Which device is from today is most similar to something the Ancient Egyptians used?
Calculator
Scale
Lawnmower
4
Which statement best explains why the ancient Egyptians were buried with prized possessions?
They wanted possessions available to them in the afterlife
They wanted their things preserved
They wanted to impress the gods
5
Which best explains why Egypt grew into a rich & advanced civilization?
Fertile soil helped Egypt produce surplus crops for trade
Favorable climate drew immigrants from faraway lands
An abundant supply of natural resources
6
Which statement best explains why there were 31 different dynasties that ruled over Egypt?
Most Pharaohs didn't live very long
Ancient Egyptians fought over who would be their ruler
Egyptians treated their rulers like gods
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Which two economic activities were most important to the Egyptian Economy?
Mining and tool-making
Conquest and construction
Farming and Trade
8
Which statement is best described by the passage?
Trade with other nations is vital to success
Accumulation of gemstones is vital to success
Controlling natural resources was vital to Egypt's success
9
Which statement describes Egypt's early dynastic period?
Egypt expanded into the Middle East
Egypt was controlled by a foreign ruler
Upper and Lower Egypt unified under one ruler
10
Egyptian slaves were most likely to do which of the following?
Hint: it's very dangerous
Work in the gold mines
Build the pyramids
Harvest crops
11
Egypt's 1st pharaoh did what
Increased trade with the Middle East
Established democracy
Unified the people living along the Nile
12
Which question describes the difference between farmers and peasants in Ancient Egypt?
Peasants were not allowed in the same religious rituals
Peasants did not own the land they worked
Peasants lived in remote villages
13
Which of these geographical features is part of Lower Egypt?
The Nubian Desert
Valley of the Kings
Nile River Delta
14
Why did the Egyptians mummify the deceased?
Prevent the smell from decomposition
Preserve the body for life in the underworld
Preserve bodies for research purposes
15
What body of water does the Nile River empty into?
The Atlantic Ocean
The Red Sea
The Mediterranean Sea
16
Which conclusion can you make about the papyrus information
Egypt's agricultural success impacted all aspects culture
Egyptian sandals were the hot Christmas gift of 2100 BCE
17
What did the tradition of mummifying the dead give ancient Egyptian doctors?
Used trial and error to cure the sick
Understanding of medicinal plants and herbs
A good understanding of human anatomy
18
Look at the population density map of Ancient Egypt. What can you conclude from it?
Major cities relied on being close to the Nile for survival
Upper Egypt had more power over Lower Egypt
19
How were the reigns of Queen Hatshepstut and Ramses the Great similar
Each maintained peace with other countries
Both increased Egypt's military power
Both engaged in massive building projects
20
X-Rays of mummies have shown that Egyptian doctors could conduct what
Transplant organs
Install false teeth
Set broken bones
