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A "shadoof" is...
A reed plant that grows along the rivers
A writing system
A bucket attached to a long pole that lifts water from the Nile
2
The Nile River was ideal for human settlement because of its ______ land.
fertile
dry
flat
3
"Pyramids" are...
Long lasting paper-like material made from reeds
Huge stone tombs with four triangle-shaped sides that meet in a point
Paths followed by traders
4
How old was Tutankhamun when he became pharaoh?
15
10
20
5
The purpose of the pyramids was to...
Provide a place for artwork
Attend weekly religious services
Contain the mummies and protect the riches
6
Before a body was embalmed, what was removed?
Organs
Jewelry
Clothing
7
How long did King Tut rule?
9 years
19 years
5 years
8
How does the stone pallette show that King Narmer was a powerful leader?
He is larger than any other person shown
All of the above
He is holding a weapon or staff above in a threatening manner
He is holding a person down with his hand
9
The Nile River is the longest river in the world.
True
False
10
Why were Egyptians fiercely loyal to the pharaoh?
They believed that a strong ruler unified their kingdom
They believed he was a God
All of the above
They believed he was the son of Re, the Egyptian sun God
11
Amenhotep started a new...
Religion
Form of warfare
Form of architecture
12
A "pharaoh" is...
A title used by the rulers of Egypt
Someone from a rich and powerful family
Life after death
13
What river is called the "lifeblood" of Egypt?
The Nile
The Euphrates
The Tigris
14
The Nile River was used for ...
Watering crops
Bathing
All of the above
Drinking
15
Building the pyramids came with many challenges. These challenges led to 2 important discoveries. What were they?
The wheel and wagon
Mathematics and Astronomy
Canals and irrigation
16
Amenhotep changed his name to...
King Tut
Akhenaton
Ramses
17
What ancient Egyptian practice is the picture showing?
Dinner
Embalming
Prayer
18
"Mummies" are specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth
True
False
19
Where did the Egyptians place their pharaoh's bodies?
In caves
In the sand
In pyramids
20
Why did the Egyptians use the process of embalming?
The body had to be protected for the soul to complete its journey
They believed the bodies would be taken away up to heaven
They believed the body's organs were poisoned
21
A writing system with pictures and sound symbols is known as...
Pharoah
Papyrus
Hieroglyphics
22
What is "papyrus"?
A long-lasting, paper-like material made from reeds
Huge stone tombs with four triangle-shaped sides that meet in a point
A huge, stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics
23
What was King Tutankhamun's nickname?
King Tukan
King Hamen
King Tut
24
What is the name of the piece of art shown below?
Judgement Day
Journey of the Dead
Death's Journey
25
Egyptians believed in life after death
True
False
26
They played toys, games, sports, went to school, and learned math. Who is this describing?
Egyptian children
Egyptian farmers
Egyptian women
27
Who was the first female pharaoh?
Hatshepsut
Ramses
King Tut
28
A government in which the same person is both the political leader and the religious leader is called a ...
Polytheism
Monotheism
Theocracy
29
What is the name of the new method of warfare shown below?
Bow and arrow
Chariot
Shield
30
What 2 things made Ramses II popular among the Egyptian people?
His love of multiple gods
His kindness to the lower class citizens
His warfare and his construction of buildings
31
What is the significance of pharaohs exchanging "envoys" (representatives)?
It improved their trade routes
It grew their armies
First time in history a group of nations worked for a common goal
32
Queen Hatshepsut was best known for...
Inventing hieroglyphics
Building strong forts
Dressing like a man in order to take over the throne
33
According to the social status in ancient Egypt, who was most honored after the pharaoh?
Artisans
Farmers
Priests and nobles
34
The Nile River was seasonal and consistent from year to year.
False
True
35
Cutting open a dead body, removing organs, applying oils, and wrapping with bandages describes what process?
Building a temple
Hieroglyphics
Embalming
