World History 6: Chapter 4 (Ancient Egypt & Kush)

Question 1

Which of these explains how Kushites began to learn about other cultures?

Accepted Answer

Kushite merchants traded with people from other cultures

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Egypt’s conquest of distant lands

Question 3

Egyptian writing system using symbols for words

Accepted Answer

hieroglyphics

Question 4

The __________ helped historians understand hieroglyphics.

Accepted Answer

Rosetta Stone

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

obelisk

Question 6

Which of the following best describes how Egyptian civilization developed?

Accepted Answer

Farms grew into villages and then cities.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

papyrus

Question 8

Ruler who worked to increase Egyptian trade

Accepted Answer

Queen Hatsheput

Question 9

Specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth

Accepted Answer

mummies

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Sumerian influences

Question 11

What was the effect of Egypt’s conquest of Kush in 1500 BC?

Accepted Answer

Kushite culture became more like Egyptian culture.

Question 12

Leader who continued to attack Egypt after the death of his father, Kashta

Accepted Answer

Piankhi

Question 13

A system of people in different lands who trade goods

Accepted Answer

trade network

Question 14

Which one of these demonstrates that Kush and Egypt at times lived in peace with each other?

Accepted Answer

Kush and Egypt traded with each other.

Question 15

What was significant about Queen Shanakhdakheto?

Accepted Answer

She was the first woman to rule Kush.

Question 16

Egypt's first pharoah

Accepted Answer

Menes

Question 17

Binding legal agreements

Accepted Answer

contracts

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

sphinx

Question 19

By the AD 300s, Kush was at the height of its power.

Accepted Answer

FALSE

Question 20

Leader of the Aksumite army that invaded Kush in AD 350

Accepted Answer

King Ezana

Question 21

Which area was probably the largest source of gold for the Egyptians?

Accepted Answer

the Nubian desert

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

wealthy farmers who emerged as leaders

Question 23

__________ united the Middle Kingdom around 2050 BC.

Accepted Answer

Mentuhotep II

Question 24

In the 700s BC, King __________ attacked Egypt.

Accepted Answer

Kashta

Question 25

The Egyptians built pyramids for all people who died.

Accepted Answer

FALSE

Question 26

Pharaoh best known for monuments built to him

Accepted Answer

Khufu

Question 27

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 28

The Egyptians began to build pyramids during the __________.

Accepted Answer

Old Kingdom

Question 29

Meroitic, the Kushite written language was __________.

Accepted Answer

developed by the Kushites

Question 30

How was Egypt able to build pyramids and temples?

Accepted Answer

It collected taxes from the people.

Question 31

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

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Question 32

The rule of Mentuhotep II began the Middle Kingdom.

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Question 33

The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes

Accepted Answer

engineering

Question 34

The southern part of Ancient Egypt was called __________.

Accepted Answer

Upper Egypt

Question 35

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

Accepted Answer

FALSE

Question 36

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

Accepted Answer

Egyptians believed the dead enjoyed them in the afterlife.

World History 6: Chapter 4 (Ancient Egypt & Kush)

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World History 6: Chapter 4 (Ancient Egypt & Kush)

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