World History Chapter 4 (Ancient Egypt Sec. 1-4)

Question 1

Binding legal agreements

Accepted Answer

contracts

Question 2

The Egyptians built pyramids for all people who died.

Accepted Answer

FALSE

Question 3

The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes

Accepted Answer

engineering

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

FALSE

Question 5

The southern part of Ancient Egypt was called __________.

Accepted Answer

Upper Egypt

Question 6

How was Egypt able to build pyramids and temples?

Accepted Answer

It collected taxes from the people.

Question 7

The political order of Egypt around 3200 BC was based on __________.

Accepted Answer

wealthy farmers who emerged as leaders

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Sumerian influences

Question 9

Pharaoh best known for monuments built to him

Accepted Answer

Khufu

Question 10

Which of the following best describes how Egyptian civilization developed?

Accepted Answer

Farms grew into villages and then cities.

Question 11

A tall, four-sided pillar that is pointed on top

Accepted Answer

obelisk

Question 12

What factor contributed most to the growth of trade in the New Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Egypt’s conquest of distant lands

Question 13

The __________ helped historians understand hieroglyphics.

Accepted Answer

Rosetta Stone

Question 14

A system of people in different lands who trade goods

Accepted Answer

trade network

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Question 16

Egyptian writing system using symbols for words

Accepted Answer

hieroglyphics

Question 17

Specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth

Accepted Answer

mummies

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Egyptians believed the dead enjoyed them in the afterlife.

Question 19

__________ united the Middle Kingdom around 2050 BC.

Accepted Answer

Mentuhotep II

Question 20

Egypt's first pharoah

Accepted Answer

Menes

Question 21

Imaginary creature with the body of a lion and the head of another animal

Accepted Answer

sphinx

Question 22

The Egyptians began to build pyramids during the __________.

Accepted Answer

Old Kingdom

Question 23

Ruler who worked to increase Egyptian trade

Accepted Answer

Queen Hatsheput

Question 24

By 1400 BC, Egypt was the leading military power. What can you say about Egypt’s resources?

Accepted Answer

It was a rich country.

Question 25

The rule of Mentuhotep II began the Middle Kingdom.

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Question 26

A long-lasting, paper-like material made from reeds

Accepted Answer

papyrus

World History Chapter 4 (Ancient Egypt Sec. 1-4)

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World History Chapter 4 (Ancient Egypt Sec. 1-4)

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