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1
Women in Egypt could own property, be in leadership, and request divorce from their husbands.
True
False
2
The Nile flows ________ into the ___________.
North; Mediterranean Sea
East; Red Sea
South; White and Blue Nile
West; Western Desert
3
A plant that grows along the Nile used to make items in Egypt is called ________.
papyrus
dynasty
hieroglyphics
cataracts
4
What group did MOST of the work in building the pyramids?
farmers and paid laborers
priests and artisans
slaves and farmers
slaves
5
How were the Egyptians able to predict when the Nile would flood each year?
They read ancient manuscripts that traced the history of the Nile.
There was a flooding cycle and noted the event on the same date each year.
They watched the horizon for the star Sirius to appear.
No predicting floods because the flooding varied from year to year
6
People from Western Asia who conquered Egypt during the Middle Kingdom....
Assyrians
Hyksos
Kushites
Valley of the Kings
7
Who united Upper and Lower Egypt under one kingdom?
King Ahmose
King Ramses
Queen Nefertiti
King Narmer
8
Like Mesopotamia, Egypt did not know when the land would flood.
False
True
9
This was a collection of prayers and hymns that prepared Egyptians for the afterlife
King Tut's Book
Book of Life
Book of the Dead
Book of the Lead
10
The Egyptians buried the mummy in a coffin, inside of an empty tomb.
True
False
11
What was an accomplishment of Queen Hatshepsut?
trade and wealth in Egypt
higher taxes on Egyptians
more captured slaves
an untouched tomb discovered by historians
12
The tool shown below was used for irrigation. It is called a _________.
sea-saw
shadoof
papyrus
plow
13
Look at the photo of the Nile River. "A" would be _________ Egypt, while "B" would be ___________ Egypt.
Lower; Upper
Upper; Lower
14
The pharaoh participated in religious ceremonies while he/she was in power.
False
True
15
The Eastern Desert was known as the __________ because of its extreme heat
Hot Land
Kemet
Black Land
Red Land
16
The Old Kingdom is best known for ________________.
the building of pyramids
the most conquered territories
the most loved pharaohs
the highest taxes
17
The Nile River is ___________ miles long.
2,000
3,000,000
4,000
1,000
18
How did life for ancient Egyptian women compare to women in other ancient civilizations?
Egyptian women were more likely to learn to read and write
Egyptian women were more likely to be the head of a household.
Egyptian women had more rights and freedoms.
Egyptian women had fewer job opportunities.
19
Which of the following was NOT a step in mummification?
removing the heart
covering the body in salt
removing the brain through the nose
wrapping the body in linen
20
What was one key difference between the Old and Middle Kingdoms?
pyramids weren't built in the M.K.
flooding happened a lot less in the M.K.
there wasn't a major difference
pharaohs had more power in the M.K.
21
The natural barrier that protected Egypt along the Nile River was the...
Mediterranean Sea
Persian Gulf
Red Sea
Cataracts
22
What caused Egypt to fall?
Pharaohs started wars that were too expensive
The Nile river stopped flooding, causing famine
Natural disasters destroyed the villages in Egypt
Egypt's population grew too fast
23
What was the most important reason why Egyptians chose to obey the pharaoh?
the pharaoh holds all power in Egypt
a strong leader can unite the kingdom
the pharaoh is the son of the gods
a person could face punishment if they don't
24
In the social pyramid, artisans were responsible for __________.
feeding and caring for the pharaoh's family
commanding egyptians to follow pharaoh's rules
creating items like pottery, jewelry, and clothing
recording important laws and business contracts
25
Which of the following do Egypt and Mesopotamia have in common?
obeying the king
belief in polytheism
predictable flooding
papyrus (used for paper)
26
WHICH VOCABULARY WORD means: god or goddess?
deity
caravan
pharaoh
embalmer
27
In the social class, what group of people were directly under the pharaoh?
Artisans
Pharaoh's family
Priests
Government officials
28
A line of rulers within a family is known as a _____.
Hieroglyphics
Dynasty
tribute
Pyramid
29
Ancient Egypt is in present day countries ______ and _____.
Libya and Algeria
Egypt and Sudan
Ethiopia and Sudan
Israel and Egypt
30
Who was the pharaoh that led an uprising that drove the Hyksos out of Egypt ushering in the New Kingdom?
Ahmose
Cleopatra
Hatshepsut
Nefertiti
