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Ancient Egypt & Kush Unit Test Review
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1
How does the transfer of power work in a dynasty?
The title is awarded to a new person based on the decision of a committee.
The title is earned through a physical competition between candidates.
The titleis given to a new ruler according to the voting of the people.
The title is passed down to a younger relative or another chosen successor.
2
Definition: system of government ruled by religious leaders
obelisk
papyrus
theocracy
pharaoh
3
Definition: stone tomb with triangle-shaped sides that come together to form a point on top
papyrus
Rosetta Stone
obelisk
pyramid
4
Why did ancient Egypt expand its territory and become an empire during the New Kingdom?
They feared future invasions and wanted to block all possible routes.
They wanted to bring their religion to new lands and convert people.
The Egyptians needed to expand their population to increase taxes.
The Egyptians were ruled by the most famous pharaohs in their history.
5
What were the powers of the god named Anubis in Egyptian mythology?
wisdom & writing
pharaohs & sky
mummification & cemeteries
craftspeople & architects
6
Definition: section of the Nile River with rapids and rocky terrain
delta
cataract
Rosetta Stone
Nile River
7
Definition: body preserved in a way to prevent it from decomposing
afterlife
mummy
pharaoh
8
Which of the following statements most accurately describes the direction of the Nile River?
The Nile starts in the east and flows to the west.
The Nile starts in the south and flows to the north.
The Nile starts in the west and flows to the east.
The Nile starts in the north and flows to the south.
9
How were historians able to use the Rosetta Stone to decode hieroglyphics?
It had a numerical code that historians used to unlock the hieroglyphics.
It had an answer key that showed the translation for each hieroglyphic.
It had the same statement written in both hieroglyphics and Greek.
It was the first object discovered that contained hieroglyphics.
10
Ancient Egyptians constructed pyramids out of limestone that weighed several tons and thousands of workers built them
True
False
11
Which warrior queen led the Kushites through the Meroitic War against Roman Empire & later negotiated a peace treaty
Kashta
Amanitore
Shanakdakhete
Amanirenas
12
Which pharaoh ruled for 66 years, expanded borders through military campaigns, & built landmarks Luxor & Karnak?
Thutmose III
Khufu
Ramesses II
Menes
13
Who was the god of the sun that created the world and people in Egyptian mythology?
Ra
Nut
Ma'at
Geb
14
Which position included builders, carpenters, jewelers, metalworkers, painters, sculptors, and stonecutters?
servants
scribes
artisans
merchants
15
The Great Pyramid of Giza was built during the reign of Ramesses, who was the most famous pharaoh from the Old Kingdom
False
True
16
Definition: paper material made from the reeds of a plant along the Nile River
Rosetta Stone
pyramid
obelisk
papyrus
17
Definition: considered the longest river in the world, with a length of over 4,000 miles
delta
Rosetta Stone
Nile River
cataract
18
All of the following responses were periods of time when Egypt’s government was strong and stable EXCEPT:
New Kingdom
Middle Kingdom
United Kingdom
Old Kingdom
19
Which statement best describes the meaning of ma’at?
The idea of a cosmic harmony and balance.
The place where all Egyptians wanted to go after they had died.
Ceremony where a person’s heart is weighed against the feather of truth
The name of the pharaoh’s palace.
20
What were the powers of the goddess named Isis in Egyptian mythology?
cats & protection
war & destruction
love & joy
magic & healing
21
The Egyptians left the brain inside the body during mummification because it was important and destroyed the heart.
False
True
22
All of the following places were once the capital city of Kush EXCEPT:
Napata
Kerma
Thebes
Meroë
23
Why did the ancient Egyptians eventually stop building the pyramids?
The Nile River damaged the pyramids during each flood season.
Priests said it was against the law to build pyramids.
It was more acceptable to bury the pharaohs in sand pits.
It was expensive to build the pyramids & were targeted by tomb robbers.
24
Which region was the homeland of the Kingdom of Kush throughout its history?
Nubia
Rome
Egypt
Mesopotamia
25
Definition: fan-shaped region created when soil is deposited at the end of a river
Rosetta Stone
hieroglyphics
delta
Nile River
26
The Middle Kingdom ended after Egypt was overpowered by which group of people w/ chariots & bronze weapons from SW Asia?
Babylonians
Phoenicians
Persians
Hyksos
27
Why is it difficult for historians to study Kush and know exact facts and dates about its history?
The Kushites did not leave behind any artifacts or architecture.
The Kushites did not leave behind any written records.
The history is not confirmed in the primary sources of other civilizations.
The Kushites’ writing system cannot be translated today.
28
Why did the majority of the ancient Egyptians settle around the Nile Delta?
The area received a lot of rainfall each year for growing crops.
There were a lot of mountains that served as natural barriers.
The buildup of soil made the land great for agriculture.
Temperatures were warmer than in other parts of Egypt.
29
Definition: ruler of ancient Egypt
afterlife
mummy
pharaoh
30
Why were the pyramids filled with gold, jewelry, and other valuable possessions of the pharaoh?
They were used to impress leaders from other civilizations
They were museums that preserved and displayed Egyptian history
They were storage areas so the pharaoh’s spirit could use them in afterlife
They were banks that circulated the pharaoh’s extra money
31
Definition: large stone slab that was used to decode hieroglyphics
Rosetta Stone
cataract
Nile River
delta
32
Kush was a wealthy civilization with a strong economy; it traded valuable goods such as gold, ivory, ebony, & iron
False
True
33
Which statement best describes the artifact in this image?
A trophy awarded in a bowling tournament, invented in ancient Egypt.
An early model for a pharaoh’s tomb by the architect Imhotep.
A gift from Kush to Egypt to celebrate friendship between the civilizations
A crown that symbolized the unity between Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt.
34
What was the most common job in ancient Egypt?
scribe
merchant
artisan
farmer
35
Why is Tutankhamun considered an important figure in world history?
Became a pharaoh at a young age around 9 years old and died at a young age.
He united Lower Egypt and Upper Egypt and served as the 1st pharaoh.
He used canes throughout his life, as hundreds were discovered in his tomb.
His tomb was rediscovered with his mummy and valuable Egyptian artifacts.
36
What was the title of the queens who independently governed Kush?
kandake
empress
duchess
pharaoh
37
What is the name of the writing system developed by Kush that included both an alphabet and hieroglyphics?
Thebeian style
Kermic text
Napatan cursive
Meroitic script
38
Which of the following responses describes the correct use of natron in the mummification process?
Natron was a salt that was used to dry out the mummy.
Natron was a coffin that was used for burying the mummy.
Natron was a perfume that made the mummy smell better.
Natron was a material used to wrap the mummy.
39
Definition: life after death
mummy
pharaoh
afterlife
40
Definition: tall pillar with four sides and a point at the top
pharaoh
papyrus
theocracy
obelisk
41
Definition: considered the longest river in the world, with a length of over 4,000 miles
delta
cataract
Rosetta Stone
Nile River
42
Why is Piye considered an important figure in world history?
He led a resistance that protected Kush during invasion of Assyrian Empire
He appointed his daughter to High Priestess of Amun.
Founded Kushite Dynasty & revived Egyptian culture by building new pyramids
He shifted from traditional Egyptian to uniquely Kushite types of writing
43
Which position was the second-in-command whose responsibilities included supervising the courts, tax collections
priest
pharaoh
vizier
nomarch
44
Who was the god of the underworld and agriculture who determined if spirits of the dead could enter the afterlife?
Seth
Nephthys
Amun
Osiris
45
What was the primary reason for mummification in ancient Egypt?
Mummies were valuable as decorations and could be sold for a lot of money.
Doctors would use the body parts of mummies for organ transplants.
Medical students would practice performing surgeries on mummies.
Belief that a body must still exist so the spirit can go to the afterlife.
46
Why is Akhenaten considered an important figure in world history?
He outlawed polytheistic religion & replaced it with the worship of Aten
He built a temple for Amun, & is one of the largest religious buildings
He ruled as pharaoh until he was 90 years old & expanded the empire
He invented the 365-day solar calendar.
47
Which pharaoh increased Egypt's wealth through trade, built a lot of monuments & temples, & was the 1st woman pharaoh
Amanishakheto
Nefertiti
Cleopatra
Hatshepsut
48
Definition: Egyptian writing system that used symbols to communicate sounds, words, and ideas
Rosetta Stone
hieroglyphics
Nile River
delta
49
Why was the pharaoh considered the most important leader in ancient Egypt?
The people believed that the pharaoh was a god.
The people elected the pharaoh to serve as their ruler.
The pharaoh prepared soldiers to serve in the military.
The pharaoh was the wealthiest person in ancient Egypt.
50
Why did the ancient Egyptians live along the Nile River?
The Egyptians did not have the necessary technology for irrigation.
The Egyptians could farm all year long using the floods of the Nile River.
The Egyptians lived in the desert and could not depend on rainfall.
The Egyptians wanted to avoid Kemet, which was the land of the dead.
51
Kush was famously known to Egypt and other civilizations by which of the following titles?
Land of the Lion
Land of the Grain
Land of the Wheel
Land of the Bow
52
Ancient Egypt was originally divided into separate kingdoms; the northern was Upper Egypt & southern was Lower Egypt
False
True
53
Which of the following is the name of the limestone statue with the head of a pharaoh and the body of a lion?
Karnak
Great Sphinx
Vatican Obelisk
Tomb of Tutankhamun
54
Kush conquered Egypt after previously being under Egyptian rule, decided to preserve traditions like building pyramids
False
True
