What was another possible consequence of a drought in ancient Egypt?

Not having enough food would cause people to go hungry.

From top to bottom, what is the correct order of the social structure of ancient Egypt?

Pharaoh, Priests, Scribes, Merchants, Farmers

What was another function Egypt’s bureaucracy performed for the pharaoh? The bureaucracy. . .

distributed surpluses to officials, priests, and merchants.

The purpose of tomb paintings was to

provide the buried person with the objects shown.

The Book of the Dead is a well-known piece of ancient Egyptian literature that

is a guide to the afterlife for the souls of the dead.

What effect did continued trade with Egypt have on Kush civilization?

Kushites adopted many of the elements of Egyptian culture.

Why was the story of Horus and Seth significant to ancient Egyptians?

Pharaohs were considered gods on Earth, and therefore powerful.

What was a major Kushite accomplishment?

the invention of one of the world’s first alphabets

How did Hatshepsut change Egypt during her reign as pharaoh?

She increased Egypt’s wealth by expanding trade.

What were the advantages of establishing Meroë as the new capital of Kush?

Meroë was located near iron deposits and trade routes.

What was a possible consequence of a drought in ancient Egypt?

The yield of grain crops would decrease.

What was another major Kushite accomplishment?

the development of Africa’s first ironworking center

How did Egypt’s grain surplus encourage people to become artisans?

Rulers used the surpluses to buy luxury goods.

In order to overcome death, Egyptians believed that they needed to

preserve their bodies in the afterlife.

Because there was less land to farm in Kush than in Egypt,

Kushites were more motivated to trade.

How did its location help Kush become a powerful kingdom?

It provided a trading link between Africa south of the Sahara and Egypt.

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1
What was another possible consequence of a drought in ancient Egypt?
Forest fires would break out and destroy homes.
The sands would become hot and burning.
The yield of grain crops would increase.
Not having enough food would cause people to go hungry.
2
From top to bottom, what is the correct order of the social structure of ancient Egypt?
Pharaoh, Priests, Scribes, Farmers, Merchants
Pharaoh, Priests, Farmers, Scribes, Merchants
Pharaoh, Priests, Scribes, Merchants, Farmers
Pharaoh, Scribes, Priests, Merchants, Farmers
3
What was another function Egypt’s bureaucracy performed for the pharaoh? The bureaucracy. . .
collected taxes from foreigners.
distributed surpluses to officials, priests, and merchants.
handled and produced currency.
laid plans for irrigation of the Nile.
4
The purpose of tomb paintings was to
illustrate how much wealth the buried person had possessed.
create a beautiful resting place for the dead.
provide the buried person with the objects shown.
tell the story of the buried person’s life.
5
The Book of the Dead is a well-known piece of ancient Egyptian literature that
tells the story of an Egyptian scribe who killed a pharaoh.
explains the succession of pharaohs.
is a list of important citizens and officials who died.
is a guide to the afterlife for the souls of the dead.
6
What effect did continued trade with Egypt have on Kush civilization?
Kushites learned to navigate the Nile River.
Kushites adopted many of the elements of Egyptian culture.
Kushites wanted to leave their country and move to Egypt.
Kushites stopped trading with other African kingdoms.
7
Why was the story of Horus and Seth significant to ancient Egyptians?
The people feared Seth and tried to avoid his wrath.
Horus brought light and life to the people of Egypt as the sun god.
Pharaohs were considered gods on Earth, and therefore powerful.
Priests of Horus’s temple in Thebes were also considered gods.
8
The geography of ancient Egypt included vast desert areas of burning sands known as
Lower Egypt.
the Red Land.
Upper Egypt.
the Black Land.
9
What was a major Kushite accomplishment?
the invention of one of the world’s first alphabets
the development of Africa’s first professional football league
the defeat of Assyrian and Babylonian troops
peace treaties with the Babylonians, the Syrians, and the Hittites
10
In order to construct the pyramids, the Egyptians needed to be proficient in engineering and
mathematics.
astronomy.
chemistry.
anatomy.
11
How did Hatshepsut change Egypt during her reign as pharaoh?
She founded a new dynasty that ruled Egypt for generations.
She expanded Egypt by engaging in wars of conquest.
She increased Egypt’s wealth by expanding trade.
She established Alexandria as a major center of learning.
12
Ideas spread from Egypt to other lands through the buying and selling of goods and services, which was called
Interdependence.
mercantilism.
artistry.
bureaucracy.
13
The soil of the Nile River Valley is best characterized as
dry.
barren.
fertile.
rocky.
14
What were the advantages of establishing Meroë as the new capital of Kush?
Meroë had fewer natural resources, but was farther from Egypt.
Meroë was a safer distance from the Nile.
Meroë was located near iron deposits and trade routes.
Meroë received less rain and flooding than Napata.
15
What was a function Egypt’s bureaucracy performed for the pharaoh? The bureaucracy. . .
distributed surpluses to peasants and slaves.
collected taxes from farmers.
handled and produced currency.
laid plans for irrigation of the Nile.
16
What was a possible consequence of a drought in ancient Egypt?
The yield of grain crops would decrease.
The sands would become hot and burning.
Not having enough money would cause people to go hungry.
Forest fires would break out and destroy homes.
17
What will the smart kids be doing tonight?
all the above.
studying.
wasting their lives playing video games.
wasting their lives on social media.
18
What was another major Kushite accomplishment?
the invention of one of the world’s first jet plane
the development of Africa’s first ironworking center
peace treaties with the Babylonians, the Syrians, and the Hittites
the defeat of Assyrian and Babylonian troops
19
How did Egypt’s grain surplus encourage people to become artisans?
Farmers hired craftworkers to make new agricultural tools.
Weavers and potters created containers for storing surplus crops.
Roads needed to be built to carry surplus crops to markets.
Rulers used the surpluses to buy luxury goods.
20
In order to overcome death, Egyptians believed that they needed to
pay tribute to the pharaoh in gold and grain.
burn their bodies in the temple to become smoke.
have their bodies buried beside the Nile.
preserve their bodies in the afterlife.
21
When was ancient Egypt the most powerful and prosperous?
just after Narmer’s unification
during the Old Kingdom
during the New Kingdom
during the Middle Kingdom
22
Because there was less land to farm in Kush than in Egypt,
many Kushites moved to Egypt.
Kushites became accomplished sailors on the Nile.
Kushites were more motivated to trade.
Kushites sold their surplus grain to Egypt.
23
How did its location help Kush become a powerful kingdom?
It created competition with the powerful Egyptian kingdom.
It allowed the Kushites to travel by boat, which was faster than by foot.
It allowed the Kushites to grow enough food to be self-sufficient.
It provided a trading link between Africa south of the Sahara and Egypt.
24
In ancient Egypt, those responsible for using hieroglyphics to record important information and maintain records were
pharaohs.
bureaucrats.
scribes.
artisans.

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7th Topic Three: Ancient Egypt and Kush

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7th Topic Three: Ancient Egypt and Kush

Flashcards24 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 24

Answers

1
What was another possible consequence of a drought in ancient Egypt?
Forest fires would break out and destroy homes.
The sands would become hot and burning.
The yield of grain crops would increase.
Not having enough food would cause people to go hungry.
2
From top to bottom, what is the correct order of the social structure of ancient Egypt?
Pharaoh, Priests, Scribes, Farmers, Merchants
Pharaoh, Priests, Farmers, Scribes, Merchants
Pharaoh, Priests, Scribes, Merchants, Farmers
Pharaoh, Scribes, Priests, Merchants, Farmers
3
What was another function Egypt’s bureaucracy performed for the pharaoh? The bureaucracy. . .
collected taxes from foreigners.
distributed surpluses to officials, priests, and merchants.
handled and produced currency.
laid plans for irrigation of the Nile.
4
The purpose of tomb paintings was to
illustrate how much wealth the buried person had possessed.
create a beautiful resting place for the dead.
provide the buried person with the objects shown.
tell the story of the buried person’s life.
5
The Book of the Dead is a well-known piece of ancient Egyptian literature that
tells the story of an Egyptian scribe who killed a pharaoh.
explains the succession of pharaohs.
is a list of important citizens and officials who died.
is a guide to the afterlife for the souls of the dead.
6
What effect did continued trade with Egypt have on Kush civilization?
Kushites learned to navigate the Nile River.
Kushites adopted many of the elements of Egyptian culture.
Kushites wanted to leave their country and move to Egypt.
Kushites stopped trading with other African kingdoms.
7
Why was the story of Horus and Seth significant to ancient Egyptians?
The people feared Seth and tried to avoid his wrath.
Horus brought light and life to the people of Egypt as the sun god.
Pharaohs were considered gods on Earth, and therefore powerful.
Priests of Horus’s temple in Thebes were also considered gods.
8
The geography of ancient Egypt included vast desert areas of burning sands known as
Lower Egypt.
the Red Land.
Upper Egypt.
the Black Land.
9
What was a major Kushite accomplishment?
the invention of one of the world’s first alphabets
the development of Africa’s first professional football league
the defeat of Assyrian and Babylonian troops
peace treaties with the Babylonians, the Syrians, and the Hittites
10
In order to construct the pyramids, the Egyptians needed to be proficient in engineering and
mathematics.
astronomy.
chemistry.
anatomy.
11
How did Hatshepsut change Egypt during her reign as pharaoh?
She founded a new dynasty that ruled Egypt for generations.
She expanded Egypt by engaging in wars of conquest.
She increased Egypt’s wealth by expanding trade.
She established Alexandria as a major center of learning.
12
Ideas spread from Egypt to other lands through the buying and selling of goods and services, which was called
Interdependence.
mercantilism.
artistry.
bureaucracy.
13
The soil of the Nile River Valley is best characterized as
dry.
barren.
fertile.
rocky.
14
What were the advantages of establishing Meroë as the new capital of Kush?
Meroë had fewer natural resources, but was farther from Egypt.
Meroë was a safer distance from the Nile.
Meroë was located near iron deposits and trade routes.
Meroë received less rain and flooding than Napata.
15
What was a function Egypt’s bureaucracy performed for the pharaoh? The bureaucracy. . .
distributed surpluses to peasants and slaves.
collected taxes from farmers.
handled and produced currency.
laid plans for irrigation of the Nile.
16
What was a possible consequence of a drought in ancient Egypt?
The yield of grain crops would decrease.
The sands would become hot and burning.
Not having enough money would cause people to go hungry.
Forest fires would break out and destroy homes.
17
What will the smart kids be doing tonight?
all the above.
studying.
wasting their lives playing video games.
wasting their lives on social media.
18
What was another major Kushite accomplishment?
the invention of one of the world’s first jet plane
the development of Africa’s first ironworking center
peace treaties with the Babylonians, the Syrians, and the Hittites
the defeat of Assyrian and Babylonian troops
19
How did Egypt’s grain surplus encourage people to become artisans?
Farmers hired craftworkers to make new agricultural tools.
Weavers and potters created containers for storing surplus crops.
Roads needed to be built to carry surplus crops to markets.
Rulers used the surpluses to buy luxury goods.
20
In order to overcome death, Egyptians believed that they needed to
pay tribute to the pharaoh in gold and grain.
burn their bodies in the temple to become smoke.
have their bodies buried beside the Nile.
preserve their bodies in the afterlife.
21
When was ancient Egypt the most powerful and prosperous?
just after Narmer’s unification
during the Old Kingdom
during the New Kingdom
during the Middle Kingdom
22
Because there was less land to farm in Kush than in Egypt,
many Kushites moved to Egypt.
Kushites became accomplished sailors on the Nile.
Kushites were more motivated to trade.
Kushites sold their surplus grain to Egypt.
23
How did its location help Kush become a powerful kingdom?
It created competition with the powerful Egyptian kingdom.
It allowed the Kushites to travel by boat, which was faster than by foot.
It allowed the Kushites to grow enough food to be self-sufficient.
It provided a trading link between Africa south of the Sahara and Egypt.
24
In ancient Egypt, those responsible for using hieroglyphics to record important information and maintain records were
pharaohs.
bureaucrats.
scribes.
artisans.