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Ancient Egypt, The Kingdom of Kush, and The Kingdom of Aksum
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1
All Three of These Civilizations Had What Kind of Religion?
Monotheistic
These civilizations practiced no religion
Polytheistic
Agnostic
2
How Did The Kushites Use Elephants?
They were used to work in the fields
The Kushite royalty rode on their backs
All of the above
They traded them to other civilizations
3
What Three Substances Were Commonly Traded?
Gold, silver, and salt
Silver, iron, and salt
Salt, iron, and gold
Silver, gold, and iron
4
What Group/People Are At The Bottom Of The Social Pyramid?
Soldiers and Scribes
Merchants and Artisans
Farmers and Unskilled Workers
Slaves and Servants
5
What Happened To The Kushites and The Aksumites?
They were wiped out by a natural disaster
They were wiped out by a plague
It is unknown
They were taken over by the Romans
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What Was Queen Amanirenas Famous For?
Fighting the Roman army and winning
The way she died
Her wealth
Being the first female leader of the Kushites
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What Was One Reason The Nile Was So Important To These Civilizations?
It was used to create mud, which was used in building homes
It made the soil rich and fertile, so crops could grow
It provided a place to swim, and cool off in the hot climate
It was considered a holy place, and the gods were worshipped
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What Crops Did
ALL
Three of These Civilizations Grow?
Wheat and Barley
Sorghum and Flax
Pomegranates and Figs
Wheat and Sorghum
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Why Do You Think Farmers Were So Low In The Social Structure/Classes?
They were too scared to rebel
They were content with their position
They didn't have enough resources to fight back
10
The Egyptians Depicted Their Gods As Having Animal Heads. Why Do You Think That Was?
Because animals were sacred to them
The Egyptians had a strong connection to nature
It looked cool
Because it made the gods seem more inhuman
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What Is
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One of The Steps To Mummify A Pharaoh?
Cut out the heart
Take out the brain through the nostrils with a steel hook
Make an incision in the flank
Rub the body in water from the Nile, perfumes, and oils
12
How Often Did The Nile Flood It's Banks?
It only flooded when there was plentiful rain
Every 2 years
Every 6 months
Every other month
13
Which Of These Things Do You Think Was The Main Reason These Civilizations Did So Well?
The plentiful amount of gold, iron, and salt in the area
The numerous crops they grew
The climate they lived in
They all had access to the Nile
14
What Domesticated Animals Were Raised In Egypt?
Pigs, chickens, and sheep
Cattle, sheep, goats, camels, and geese
Fish
Cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and geese
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Why Did The Kushites Keep Fish?
Fish supplied certain minerals and vitamins they needed
They were easy to find
They were popular and inexpensive
They reproduced quickly, providing more food
