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PFA: What Was Ancient Civilization in Egypt Like?
PFA: What Was Ancient Civilization in Egypt Like?
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1
Egyptian writing in the forms of ________________ was first used around 3400 BCE.
glyphs
letters
sonographs
logograohs
2
How old was Ramses II when his father died and he became pharaoh?
16
36
2
25
3
Who was Hatshepsut?
A slave
The 1st woman to declare herself pharaoh
A Goddess in Egyptian religon
4
Which plant grew along the Nile River and provided a helpful resource for the development of Egyptian civilization?
Olives
Corn
Grapes
Papyrus
5
Egyptian kings showed appreciation of the gods by _____.
expanding their reach
promoting religious tolerance
rejecting the concept of the afterlife
building temples and tombs
6
Egyptian pyramids were constructed using _______.
Metal
Clay
Wood
Stone
7
Where were Ancient Egyptian pharaohs put when they died?
Pyramid
Quary
In the ground
They sent them down the river
8
Hatshepsut became the pharaoh of Egypt by
being given the title by her husband, the prior pharaoh, before he died.
conquering Egypt in battle
being elected to the position by the people of Egypt.
giving herself the title once in power as regent
9
The _____ River was the most important geographical feature to the development of Ancient Egypt.
Ganges
Mississippi
The Nile
The Amazon
10
Which Continent was Egypt a part of?
Europe
Australia
Africa
America
11
The Egyptians showed respect for the dead through their
creation of portraits of the deceased
simple burials and cremation rituals
careful preparations for the afterlife
elaborate funerals and ceremonies
12
Which of the following were reasons that the Nile River was so important to Egypt?(2 correct)
It provided lots of fish, which they worshiped as gods
nnual flooding provided nutrient-rich soil for farming.
It connected them to North America.
Egyptians were able to transport goods for trade along the river.
13
Which body of water does the Nile River flow into?
Arabian Sea
Red Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Atlantic Ocean
14
A delta is an area of __________, such as the one where the Nile River branches out.
Mud or Sand
Water
Rocks
Grass
15
Which statement about Egypt during the reign of Ramses II is most accurate?
Egypt fell apart during his reign
Egypt was in many wars during his reign
Egypt was very wealthy during his reign
Egypt was extremely poor during his reign
16
In Egypt the pharaohs/rulers were also considered _______
Selfish
Knights
Gods
17
Why was flooding important to the Egyptians?
It wasn't, the Egyptians could no longer use the land after the floods
It wasn't, it destroyed their crops
It provided fertile soil
The could have pool parties
18
In ancient Egypt, it was the responsibility of the _____ to preserve and maintain order and harmony
Gods
Pharaohs
Priests
Nobles
19
The Late Egyptian language was written using _______________.
The Greek Alphabet
Hieroglyphics
The English Alphabet
Cuneiform
20
Egyptians had a food surplus, this lead to _______
Rats
Buffets
Diseases
Trade
21
Which of the following is the best definition of the term dynasty
A group of nobles
A group of priests
A ruling family