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Review questions about Ancient Egypt and Kush
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1
Which statement best explains why ancient Egyptians were buried with their prized possessions?
They wanted their possessions to impress the gods.
They wanted their possessions to help identify them.
They wanted their possessions to be available in afterlife.
They wanted their possessions preserved for centuries.
2
The Hebrew migration out of Egypt was led by
David
Moses
Abraham
Joseph
3
Which two activities were most important to the growth of the Egyptian and Kushite economy?
shipbuilding and fishing
conquest and construction
agriculture and trade
mining and tool-making
4
Where was the first capital of a unified Egypt?
Nekhen
Sumer
Memphis
Pe
5
On which continent is Egypt located?
North America
Africa
Asia
Europe
6
How did Menes bring Upper and Lower Egypt together under one kingdom?
Conquered Lower Egypt by military force & married a princess
Purchased Lower Egypt as a result of a successful economy
Son moved to Lower Egypt to rule and spread dynasty
Created a new religion that Lower Egypt favored & converted
7
Ancient Egyptians mummified the deceased to
keep ka intact with the body & prepare it for the afterlife
prevent the god Seth from destroying their souls
prevent the smell of decomposition
preserve bodies for research purposes
8
How did the people of Kush react to the conquest of their kingdom by the Egyptian Thutmose I?
They moved farther south out of the reach of Egypt's armies.
They rebelled and fought a series of wars against Egypt.
They joined in an alliance with Egypt's enemies.
They adopted Egyptian customs and religious practices.
9
How did the Old Kingdom end?
Foreign armies conquered the capital.
Severe drought caused widespread starvation.
Enslaved people overthrew the government.
Pharaohs lost political control of the country.
10
Which group had the highest social status during the reign of the pharaohs?
government scribes
wealthy merchants
high-ranking soldiers
temple priests
11
Why was Tutankhamen's tomb filled with so many different items from everyday Egyptian life?
Egyptians often used their burial tombs as storage.
Egyptians buried servants alive in their pharaoh's tomb.
Egyptians wanted to leave a record of their culture.
Egyptians believed afterlife was similar to life on Earth.
12
Why was it hard for scholars to understand the meaning of hieroglyphics?
Hieroglyphic symbols did not correspond to sounds.
Hieroglyphics were used only by lower members of society.
Hieroglyphics are unlike other forms of modern writing.
Hieroglyphic symbols were not arranged into sentences.
13
Why was Tutankhamen's tomb special?
Tutankhamen ruled Egypt longer than any other pharaoh.
Tomb still contained everything originally placed inside.
Egyptian historians had not mentioned the location of tomb.
Little had been known about this period in Egyptian history.
14
Which type of government did ancient Egyptians develop during the Old Kingdom?
dictatorship
republic
democracy
theocracy
15
Which statement best describes Egypt during the New Kingdom period?
Continually invaded and forced to pay tribute to neighbors.
Became wealthy by trading with neighbors and military wins.
Politically unstable b/c poor harvests and slave rebellions.
Became a democracy after adopting Greek political reform.
16
According to the Torah, ancient Hebrews were enslaved in which location?
Egypt
Rome
Sumeria
Moab
17
Which resident in ancient Egypt would most likely have been enslaved?
an enemy soldier who is captured in battle
craftsperson who carves a statue that insults the pharaoh
foreign diplomat who brings news that displeases the pharaoh
govt official who is caught stealing money from a temple
18
Which of the following characterized the ancient kingdom of Kush?
Early kings appointed by Egyptian pharaohs.
major city located at Thebes
capital city established at Kerma.
Became established along the Zambezi River
19
Why did pharaohs of the First Dynasty wear a double crown?
It provided extra protection from enemies.
Represented the two cultures of Egypt and Kush.
Made crown bigger to emphasize the pharaoh's importance.
Worn to symbolize the unification of Lower and Upper Egypt.
20
The Nile River empties into which body of water?
the Atlantic Ocean
the Mediterranean Sea
the Red Sea
The Gulf of Agaba
21
Which privilege was given to ancient Egyptian scribes?
They were allowed to marry into the royal family.
They received the rank of general in the army.
They decided which member of the royal family would rule.
They did not have to pay taxes.
22
How did ancient Kush differ from ancient Egypt after the New Kingdom period?
Kush created a form of writing different of hieroglyphics.
Kush people adopted the dress of the Assyrian empire.
Kush women became political leaders of their country.
Kush abandoned Egyptian religious practices.
23
What was one focus of Queen Hatsheput's rule?
Expanding trade
Enlarging Egyptian territory
Ending power struggles between cities
Reducing the power of male officials
24
Which of these geographic features is a part of Lower Egypt?
the Nubian Desert
the Nile River Delta
The Valley of the Kings
the city of Thebes
25
What Egyptian belief influenced the European idea of the divine right of kings?
The afterlife was similar to life on Earth.
The pharaoh was god.
Gods controlled almost every aspect of life.
Society should be divided into different classes.
26
How did ancient Kush differ from ancient Egypt after the New Kingdom period?
Kush people adopted the dress of the Assyrian empire.
Kush women became political leaders of their country.
Kush abandoned Egyptian religious practices.
Kush created writing completely different from hieroglyphic.
27
How does the annual flooding of the Nile affect farmers in the Nile River Valley?
Enriches soil with new nutrients carried in form upriver.
It makes it difficult for farmers to get crops to the market
It destroys whatever crops haven't been harvested by spring
Enables them to grow a rice between harvest of other crops.
28
Why were pyramids usually reserved for the burial of pharaohs?
Pyramid tombs best guaranteed leaders have an afterlife.
Pyramid construction needed large labor force & took time.
Belief: pharaohs were required to be buried in pyramids
Believed that only their pharaoh's would have an afterlife.
29
The 'Ka' remained in the body until
death
birth
marriage
a pyramid was made for its body
30
Why did Egypt have multiple trade relationships with other civilizations?
Egyptians needed to import most necessities to survive.
Egypt had mineral resources that other civilizations didn't.
Egyptians were best artists and jewelry-makers in the world.
Egypt was able to grow grains and food others needed.
