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Ancient Egypt Learning Targets
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1
Which is a reason the Nile has been called “the lifeblood” of Egypt?
It has dangerous cataracts.
It borders two of the largest deserts in the world.
It provides water for drinking, bathing, and growing crops.
It is the longest river in the world.
2
The main way Egyptian goods and culture spread during the New Kingdom was through __________.
the invention of hieroglyphs
trade with civilizations outside of Egypt
expeditions in Africa
military conquest
3
Why were the pharaohs embalmed after they died?
to protect their bodies from graverobbers
to protect their bodies for the afterlife
to preserve their bodies for scientific study
to preserve their bodies for future generations
4
What contributed to the decline of ancient Egypt?
Natural disasters destroyed many trade routes to other civilizations.
Pharaohs waged numerous wars that were costly to the empire.
The Nile River stopped flooding, causing farmers to lose crops.
The population grew too quickly, causing cities to be overcrowded.
5
Pyramids were built to __________.
store surplus amounts of grain
honor pharaohs who had died
study the movements of the planets
channel water from the river to fields
6
What did Egyptians believe the afterlife was like?
It would be the same as their present life
It would be better than their present life
None of these is correct
It would be worse than their present life
7
Which of these is not a “Gift of the Nile”?
Stone for building
Papyrus
Drinking water
Silt--fertile soil
8
Which of these was not discovered by the Egyptians during the building of the pyramids?
The 12-month calendar
All of these were discovered
Fractions, used to add, subtract and divide
System of numbers based on 10
9
During her reign, Hatshepsut (choose two answers)
Built magnificent temples and restored monuments
Promoted trade with other countries
Started a war with Kush lasting hundreds of years
Changed the religion from monotheism to polytheism
10
The Egyptian invention to prevent the pharaoh’s body from decomposing was _______________ .
the act of embalming.
surveying the pyramid.
removing only the eyes.
creating a dummy stuffed with straw.
11
Rulers of Egypt were called:
Pharaohs
Principals
Kings
Tutankhamen
12
The Nile River’s flooding could be described as
unpredictable
Rare
gentle and predictable.
destructive
13
Which pharaoh is considered the most successful during the New Kingdom, constructing and restoring many monuments?
Ramses II
Amenhotep IV
Tutankhamen
Narmer
14
This pharaoh wore a false beard, was a woman, and ruled during the New Kingdom.
Hatshepsut
Narmer
Tutankhamun
Ahmose
15
Cataracts, the delta, and _____________ provided Egypt protection from invaders.
mountains
plains
lakes
deserts
16
Traders, artisans, and scribes made up ancient Egypt’s ________________ class.
social
political
upper
middle
17
Which of the following accomplishments did King Narmer achieve?
Unified both Upper and Lower Egypt into one kingdom
Changed the religion from monotheism to polytheism
Married Cleopatra saving Egypt from Assyrian control
To commission the building of the Great Pyramids at Giza
18
How did life for ancient Egyptian women compare to women in other ancient civilizations?
Egyptian women had fewer job opportunities.
Egyptian women were more likely to be the head of a household.
Egyptian women had more rights and freedoms.
Egyptian women were more likely to learn to read and write.
19
Why was the Egyptian civilization able to develop peacefully?
It was isolated by physical geography.
It had few people willing to explore the outside world.
It was disinterested in training an army.
It made alliances by trading with other civilizations.
20
A reed plant gathered along the Nile that was used to make rope, sandals, baskets, and river rafts.
shadoof
bamboo
papyrus
cataracts
