The pharaoh Khufu is best known as

the builder of the Great Pyramid

Egypt conquered Kush during the New Kingdom, which of the following statements is true of Egypt’s takeover?

Egypt heavily influenced Kushite society in many ways

a powerful female leader who ruled Kush

Why did Hatshepsut often portray herself as a man?

Egyptians had always respected male rulers, and Hatshepsut wanted that

Which of the following was a major factor in making Kush an important trading center along the Nile River?

Kush connected central and southern Africa to Egypt.

Kush was greatly influenced by its neighbor, Egypt, and the body of water they shared. Geographically, Kush was

south of Egypt, on the Nile River

How did the desert help the people of Egypt and Kush?

It gave protection from invaders

The pyramids were built

as tombs for pharaohs, who would enter an afterlife that would'nt end.

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1
Which country is this?
Africa
Lesotho
Eswatini
South Africa
2
Which pharaoh's tomb was uncovered in 1922, revealing a wealth of ancient treasures?
Senruset I
Khufu
Hatshepsut
King Tut
3
Kush, also called Nubia, took its name from one of its main resources. This resource was
oil
gold
timber
grain
4
Pharaohs functioned as
all of these
generals
religious leaders
kings
5
What ancient Egyptian group made up the largest social class?
artisans
priests
scribes
peasants
6
The pharaoh Khufu is best known as
the first female pharaoh
the builder of the Great Pyramid
a great military commander
a patron of the arts
7
Shape and elevation of the land refers to
vegetation
land area
climate
topography
8
The Age of Pyramids was also known as the
Middle Kingdom
New Kingdom
Old Kingdom
Late Kingdom
9
Egypt conquered Kush during the New Kingdom, which of the following statements is true of Egypt’s takeover?
Egyptians no longer allowed Kushites to trade on the Nile
Kushites had to dress in different syle than Egyptians
Kush never regained its independence from Egypt
Egypt heavily influenced Kushite society in many ways
10
What is a kandake?
a powerful merchant in Kush
a powerful child who ruled Kush
a powerful prince who ruled Kush
a powerful female leader who ruled Kush
11
Why did Hatshepsut often portray herself as a man?
Egyptians had always respected male rulers, and Hatshepsut wanted that
She wished that she had been born a man, so she dressed & acted like a man
By law, the pharaoh had to be a man, so Hatshepsut had to disguise herself
She came to power in the army where she dressed herself as a man to fit in
12
In ancient Egypt, religion strengthened the Pharaoh's position at the top of the social pyramid because they
often wrote religious texts
were believed to be gods
performed mummification
were also official priests
13
Which country is this?
South Africa
Egypt
Ethiopia
Mali
14
What flourished during the reign of Senusret I?
architecture
all of these
literature
art
15
Which country is this?
Mauritania
Madagascar
Djibouti
Ghana
16
Why did Hatshepsut send five ships to the African kingdom of Punt?
to exchange trade goods
to conquer the kingdom
to punish the kingdom for disrespecting her
to recapture her kidnapped husband
17
Meroë became an important center of industry, and was especially well known for producing
wool
ships
iron
food
18
Which of the following was a major factor in making Kush an important trading center along the Nile River?
Kush took advantange of trading deals with Egypt.
Kush was at the center of many interconnecting rivers.
Kush connected central and southern Africa to Egypt.
Kush paid Egypt to keep them safe from invaders.
19
In which modern day country was the ancient kingdom of Kush located?
Sudan
Egypt
Ethiopia
South Africa
20
Which country is this?
Egpyt
Turkey
Saudia Arabia
Eritrea
21
Kush was greatly influenced by its neighbor, Egypt, and the body of water they shared. Geographically, Kush was
south of Egypt, on the Nile River
north of Egypt, on the Nile River
west of Egypt, on the Mediterranean Sea
east of Egypt, on the Red Sea
22
Which country is this?
Democratic Republic of Congo
Mali
Congo
Central African Republic
23
After Egypt conquered Kush, Kush had to give the new rulers gifts like gold, cattle, & ivory. This payment was called a
transport
trading agreement
tradition
tribute
24
Which of the following was a physical feature in ancient Egypt and Kush?
grassy plains
a wet climate
farms
the Nile River
25
How did the desert help the people of Egypt and Kush?
It provided fresh water for drinking
It gave protection from invaders
It had rich farmland for growing wheat
It provided a pleasant climate
26
Ancient Egypt's power reached its height during the
Middle Kingdom
New Kingdom
Old Kingdom
Late Kingdom
27
Which of the following is true of ancient Egyptian society?
Egyptians usually married someone within their social group
all of these
Egyptians believed their class system created a stable society
Egyptians could not very easily move to higher social classes
28
The pyramids were built
as centers of religious worship, where they gathered inside to honor gods.
as a military fortresses, for protection during times of invasion.
as massive homes for the pharaohs, who enjoyed every luxury possible.
as tombs for pharaohs, who would enter an afterlife that would'nt end.
29
Which country is this?
Seychelles
Guinea-Bissau
Egypt
Ghana

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