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Review for Ancient Egypt Test
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1
The Pharaoh known as the great builder who built cities and statues of himself.
Ramses II
Khufu
King Tut
Menes
2
What was true about member of Egypt's peasant class?
member provided Egypt with a steady food supply by working the land.
all of the above
largest social class
its members provided the physical labor needed to build the pyramids.
3
Who the Egyptian rulers would typically marry
Other nations powerful rulers
siblings or family members
the love of their life
4
The item Egyptians used to write on, make sandals, baskets and boats
Pomegranate
Linen
Papyrus
Gourds
5
Contributions of the Phoenicians include...
purple dye and soap
the sailboat and the compass
the alphabet and the sailboat
the alphabet and purple dye
6
The type of government of the Ancient Egyptians
theocracy
republic
democracy
oligarchy
7
King Tut is so famous because..
his tomb was found and not robbed
he helped free the Israelites
he was the greatest King Egypt ever had
8
The last Pharaoh who attempted to make Egypt powerful again but was defeated by Octavius
Mark Antony
Ptolmey I
Nefertiti
Cleopatra
9
The fan-shaped area of fertile land just before it reaches the sea is called...
the delta
the cataracts
the redlands
10
What important archeological artifact, deciphered by Jean Champollion, helped people finally understand hieroglyphics?
Cuneiform
Temple of Karnak
Papyrus
Rosetta Stone
11
What is an obelisk?
a reed that grows in marshy areas around the Nile River.
Imaginary creature with human head and body of a lion.
tall, thin pillars with pyramid-shaped tops found on many Egyptian temples.
goods and services sold to other countries
12
Which of the following best describes why Herodotus called Egypt the gift of the Nile?
Egypt was temperate in its climate.
Egypt was a country of many rulers.
The Nile River flowed from east to west.
The Nile River brought fertility and life to the region.
13
The reason Egyptians were mummified...
They had extra linen and salt
They were practicing different scientific processes
the body had to be recognized to have life after death
14
The geographical feature that early civilizations settled next to.
Deserts
Rivers
Mountains
Oceans
15
What are cataracts?
Swords used by Egyptians during war
Egyptian chairots
small pyramids
Wild river rapids caused by large rocks
16
The system of writing in Egypt is called
cuneiform
alphabet
hieroglyphics
pictographs
17
Which best estimates the number of stone blocks that were used to build the Great Pyramid?
20, 000 stone blocks
200 stone blocks
2,000 Stone Blocks
2 million stone blocks
18
Which Egyptian ruler tried to change the religion to one god?
King Tut
Akhenaton
Cleopatra
Ramses II
19
Which of the following best defines nobles?
People from rich and powerful families.
People from neighboring countries.
Powerful artist within the kingdom.
Powerful farmers of the kingdom.
20
Who was considered to be the most powerful official under the pharaoh?
artist
scribe
peasant
Vizier
21
Why did the Egyptians build their pyramids to be grade and spectacular?
Because they reflected the importance of the priest.
Because they reflected the pharaoh's importance.
Because the reflected the sun god's importance.
Because they reflected the importance of the farmers throughout the kingdom
22
What is a mastaba?
bread making room
underground burial chamber
above ground shower
Egyptian tomb;flat roofed, structure,made of mud bricks
23
The Valley of the Kings is...
The Pharaoh's home like the White House today
where the Great Pyramids are located
A place where rulers were buried in secret mountain tombs
24
Which god was most important to the Egyptians?
Ra, the sun god
Anubis, the god of embalming
Isis, the protective goddess
Horus, the god of the sky
25
The color that symbolized royalty (Phoenicians invented this color dye)
Purple
Red
Blue
Gold
26
The longest river in the world where Egyptians settled is called
the Amazon River
the Euphrates River
the Nile River
the Tigris River
27
Which Pharaoh was the Great Pyramid was built for?
Thutmose III
Ramses II
Menes
Khufu
28
Part was taken out of the body, preserved, and later returned to the body
the heart
the kidneys
the brain
The liver
29
The most important item used to preserve the body during mummification.
Salt
Pepper
Oil
Linen
30
What is the Exodus?
a military operation that led gained new land for Egypt
The exit of the Israelites out of Egypt and back home
the biggest trading port in Alexandria
31
According to religious beliefs , what did a priest in Ancient Egypt have to do to cleanse himself for his scared duties?
bathe several times a day in holy pools
all of the above
shave off his body hair and avoid wearing clothing made from animals
wear only linen clothing.
32
The large stone were taken to the pyramids by..
pulleys and cranes
dragging them up ramps
large bulls carrying chariots
aliens
33
Who united Upper and Lower Egypt
Menes/Narmer
Khufu
Hatshepsut
Cleopatra
34
Made herself Pharaoh and expanded trade for Egypt.
Hatshepsut
Cleopatra
Nefertauri
Nefertiti
