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World History : Ancient Egypt
World History : Ancient Egypt
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1
How does the mummification process reflect the religious beliefs of the Egyptians?
To prevent the soul, or ka, from escaping.
None of these
They believed Horus, needed a body to inhabit.
It was meant to preserve the body for the afterlife.
2
How often did the Nile flood, leaving rich soil in its wake?
yearly
monthly
weekly
daily
3
After the unification of the Egyptian kingdom, what type of government did they have?
democracy
oligarchy
theocracy
monarchy
4
Why was the Nile River important to the growth of the Egyptian civilization?
Egyptians had an abundance of crops due to the river.
The river made the soil fertile.
Protein-rich plants were located within the water.
It made it easy for invaders to attack.
5
Why did Egyptian pharaohs start building their tombs in the Valley of the Kings underground?
it was colder
for religious reason
underground tombs were easier to build
to prevent theft
6
Who were the most important Egyptian rulers
Ra and Horus
Nu and Bes
Anubis and Osiris
Set and Aten
7
Why were Egyptian pharaohs different from other powerful rulers?
They were monotheistic as opposed to polytheistic.
They were believed to be a brave and confident ruler
They had greater influence than other rulers.
They ruled inside of pyramids.
8
Why did the Egyptians build pyramids?
It was a sculpture that represented the three main gods.
They were balances where pharaohs lived.
They believed kings ruled forever and needed these tombs.
All of these
9
The Nile River was important to the development of papyrus.
False
True
10
The writing system used by the ancient Egyptians.
heiroglyphics
cuneiform
sanskrit
papyrus
11
Which does NOT relate to the Egyptian's belief of the afterlife?
pyramids
Book of the Dead
pharaohs
mummification
12
Egyptians were locked into their social classes.
True
False
13
Which of the following was an achievement of the ancient Egyptians?
Gmail
Accurate calendar
Medicine
Hieroglyphics
