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Review of the Ancient Civilization of Egypt. #socialstudies #history #civilizations #egypt #sumer
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1
What are rough rapids caused by boulders and cliffs in a river?
cataract
delta
channel
strait
2
Which of the following best explains the reason why writing developed in Egypt?
to write laws like they did in Babylon
to keep records of business transactions
to allow priests to write down messages from the gods
so the pharaoh could send messages to his priests
3
What is the reed plant that was used to make paper in Egypt?
sunflower
petunia
papyrus
sugar cane
4
For what purpose did ancient Egyptians provide the mummification process?
so the Ka could recognize the body and return to the tomb
all of the above
to prepare the body for the “next world”
to prevent decay
5
Who was the boy-king ruler of Egypt whose tomb was found untouched by grave robbers?
Tutankhamen
Akhenaton
Thutmose
Amenhotep
6
Why did the Egyptians develop a calendar?
to track the flooding of the Tigris.
to track the flooding of the Nile.
to celebrate Easter.
for the Pharaoh's birthday.
7
What civilization was located along the Nile River?
Mesopotamia
China
India
Egypt
8
What is the title of a writer in ancient civilizations?
Priest
Scribe
Record keeper
Pharaoh
9
What are Hieroglyphics?
Sumerian writing
Indian writing
Egyptian writing
10
Who was one of the most successful pharaohs that ruled for 66 years and built many temples?
Ramses II
Tut
Hatshepsut
Thutmose
11
What is the significance of the Nile River to the Ancient Egyptians?
It destroyed all the crops every year.
It brought life to the desert.
There is no significance of the Nile River.
It allowed the Egyptians to have fun swimming.
12
For what purpose did the ancient Egyptians construct pyramids?
to provide jobs for the unemployed
as tombs for pharaohs
as tourist sites for the economy
as temples for the gods and goddesses
13
When Egypt reached the height of its power, who is credited w/ increasing trade and expansion?
King Tut
Khufu
Queen Hatshepsut
Menes
14
The economy of Egypt was based on _____.
architecture
trade
fishing
money
15
Who was the first female pharaoh of Egypt?
Isis
Akhenaton
Osiris
Hatshepsut
16
What religion did Ancient Egyptians practice?
Judaism
Christianity
Polytheism
Monotheism
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What is a god-king ruler of Egypt?
tyrant
president
emperor
pharaoh
