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The time period in which pyramids were built is called the
Upper Egypt
New Kingdom
Old Kingdom
Middle Kingdom
2
Skilled scribes wrote on papyrus which was made from
cotton rags
soft clay
animal skins
a plant
3
Hatshepsut is famous because
she was a woman
he was a military captain at age 10
of the funny name
he is a god
4
What did scribes do?
Kept official records
Washed priests' robes
Performed rituals
Decorate pyramids
5
Why did ancient Egyptians believe having social classes was a good idea?
They believed there wasn't enough money for everyone.
They believed society worked when people knew their roles.
They believed Egypt should focus on Egypt and not fight wars.
They believed there wouldn't be enough farmers.
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How did Egypt's upper class treat artisans?
like common laborers
like holy people
like talented artists
like great friends
7
In review,
of these four groups
, which one was the lowest social class?
priests
artisans
scribes
government officials
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The pharaoh is at the top of the social pyramid because
he has absolute power over the land and people.
he is a god king.
he sits on a throne.
he uses a pyramid as his tomb.
9
Why are classes of ancient Egypt described in the shape of a pyramid?
The triangle represented the three seasons of the Nile.
Scientists like to use a pyramid to keep the layers apart
Most people were in the lower classes, fewer were at the top.
There were more rich than poor people.
10
Why did Egyptians bury food, drink, clothing, furniture and other items with their dead?
to help grave robbers
to use in the next life
to show earthly love
so no one else could have it
11
Deciding court cases, collecting taxes, leading the army describes jobs of what social class?
Priests
Government officials
Scribes
Artisans
12
Which of these social classes included stone carvers, weavers, jewelers, painters and potters?
peasants
scribes
priests
artisans
13
Why did Egyptian priests embalm human bodies?
They believed people needed their bodies in the afterlife.
They wanted to preserve bodies for future generations.
They hoped to bring people back to life in the future.
They believed only whole intact bodies could enter the afterlife.
14
Why were children so highly valued?
Children were free labor (cheap workers).
Many children did not live to adulthood.
Children were considered gods.
They were cute and cuddly.
15
King Tut is known primarily for
his tomb full of treasure
being a strong ruler
building a pyramid
his mummy
16
Who helped build the giant temples of the pharaohs along with the artisans?
Priests hoping to get jobs at the temples.
Scribes who kept poor records.
Government officials who were in jail.
Peasant farmers during the flood season.
17
What monument was built by Khufu using over 2 million stone blocks?
The White Chapel
The Sphinx
The Great Pyramid
Abu Simbel
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How does the work of ancient Egyptian artisans help us learn today about life in Ancient Egypt?
They carved and painted scenes of everyday life.
They left behind their tools made out of reeds.
They wrote histories of events on rolls of papyrus.
They passed on their skills to sons and daughters.
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Pyramids were built for what purpose?
A temple for the gods
a pharaoh's tomb
the king's palace
grain storage
20
The Great Pyramid was built in approximately 23 years using what construction method?
Mixing concrete to make large blocks
Archaeologists do not know
Straight or corkscrew ramps
Alien help
21
Which of these activities was permitted only to men?
running a business
working as a scribe
owning land
asking for a divorce
22
Which pharaoh ruled for 60 years, built many statues, a famous military leader, and a famous mummy.
Ramses II
Senesret II
Khufu
Hatshepsut
23
Hatshepsut, King Tut, and Ramses II ruled during what time period?
Paleolithic Age
Old Kingdom
Middle Kingdom
New Kingdom
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The peasants were on the bottom of the social pyramid because...
they worked the hardest
they lived underground
95% of the Egyptians were farmers who had little power
the Egyptians did not like farmers
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How did most government officials get their jobs?
They attended school to learn how to govern
Priests relied on signs from the gods to choose them
Popular elections showed the vote of the people
They inherited the position from a family member or were wealthy
