World History Unit #2: Egypt and Canaan

Question 1

I can keep records of different ceremonies as well as who has paid their taxes.

Accepted Answer

Scribe

Question 2

Which is a Key Belief from Judaism?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 3

The language of the ancient Egyptians was

Accepted Answer

Hieroglyphics

Question 4

Who actually built the pyramids?

Accepted Answer

Peasants

Question 5

When Khufu wanted to be sure his power would be accepted, he

Accepted Answer

Said he was a god

Question 6

Which of the following was a key feature of the New Kingdom of Egypt?

Accepted Answer

It was a time of peace and stability

Question 7

All of the following were important environmental factors except:

Accepted Answer

Movement

Question 8

Which was NOT true about Egyptian religion?

Accepted Answer

Pharaohs were no longer considered gods after death

Question 9

Which of the following social classes lived a life of luxury?

Accepted Answer

Government officials

Question 10

Who taxed his people to pay for materials to build the first great temple in Jerusalem?

Accepted Answer

Solomon

Question 11

If you were a peasant and wanted to raise your status, how might you do it?

Accepted Answer

Become a scribe

Question 12

Egypt's history is divided into three kingdoms,which kingdom was known as the "pyramid age"?

Accepted Answer

Old Kingdom

Question 13

Why did the ancient Egyptians believe having social classes was a good idea?

Accepted Answer

Society worked when people knew their roles

Question 14

Which pharaoh was known as the "Empire builder" and ruled for 66 years?

Accepted Answer

Ramses ll

Question 15

What is Pharaoh Ramses II most famous for?

Accepted Answer

Building pyramids

Question 16

It took a long time to become a scribe because:

Accepted Answer

There were so many hieroglyphs to learn

Question 17

Which kingdom was known for its reunification?

Accepted Answer

Middle Kingdom

Question 18

Who freed the Jews from slavery and showed the people the 10 commandments?

Accepted Answer

Moses

Question 19

What body of water did the Ancient Egyptians settle on?

Accepted Answer

The Nile River

Question 20

Who defeated Goliath for mocking God and made Jerusalem the capital and holy city?

Accepted Answer

King David

Question 21

During growing season, I must work long hours in the hot sun, performing back-breaking labor.

Accepted Answer

Peasant

Question 22

True or False: Abraham introduced the idea of believing in only one god

Accepted Answer

True

Question 23

How was ancient Egypt's surrounding desert a positive?

Accepted Answer

Offered protection from invaders

Question 24

Which kingdom was known as the golden age for advancements in art, architecture, and culture?

Accepted Answer

New Kingdom

Question 25

Which pharaoh was known for greatly increasing trade?

Accepted Answer

Hatshepsut

Question 26

Which pharaoh united Upper and Lower Egypt?

Accepted Answer

Menes

Question 27

What positive benefit did the early settlers get from the Nile flooding?

Accepted Answer

The silt left behind

Question 28

Why did the Egyptian pharaohs have absolute power (total control) in Egypt?

Accepted Answer

Egyptians believed Pharaoh was a god in human form

Question 29

Archaeologists were able to interpret the language of the ancient Egyptians because they found

Accepted Answer

Rosetta Stone

Question 30

Ancient Egypt was settled near what physical feature that helped them survive?

Accepted Answer

Nile River

Question 31

Which of the following made the Egyptian economy more prosperous?

Accepted Answer

Trade

World History Unit #2: Egypt and Canaan

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World History Unit #2: Egypt and Canaan

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