Ancient Egypt and Africa

Question 1

During which dynasty were the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx built?

Accepted Answer

Old Kingdom

Question 2

This is what papyrus looks like before it&#x27;s turned into paper

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

Egyptians switched from clay to a paper made from grasses called:

Accepted Answer

papyrus

Question 4

Name TWO Egyptian rulers who were women

Accepted Answer

Hatshepsut, Cleopatra

Question 5

How did the Nile help the Egyptians?

Accepted Answer

it helped them get from one place to another, it deposited silt on its banks, which helped with farming, the seasonality of the flooding helped them make a calendar, it helped them communicate

Question 6

Where was Carthage located?

Accepted Answer

The Coast of Africa

Question 7

What happened during the Middle Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

pharoahs funded public projects, like digging canals, there was a stable period of expansion

Question 8

Who founded Carthage?

Accepted Answer

The Phoenicians

Question 9

How long was Carthage in power and which empire beat them in battle?

Accepted Answer

600 years, Rome

Question 10

The Pharoah was the ruler of Egypt and had absolute power

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

Why are oral traditions important for understanding Ancient African cultures?

Accepted Answer

there are very few written records, passing down stories by elders or priests is part of the traditions

Ancient Egypt and Africa

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