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6th grade review questions about Ancient Egypt and Kush
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How did ancient Kush differ from ancient Egypt after the New Kingdom period?
Kush women became political leaders of their country.
Kush abandoned Egyptian religious practices.
Kush people adopted the dress of the Assyrian empire.
Kush created a form of writing different of hieroglyphics.
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Which of the following characterized the ancient kingdom of Kush?
Early kings appointed by Egyptian pharaohs.
major city located at Thebes
capital city established at Kerma.
Became established along the Zambezi River
3
Which resident in ancient Egypt would most likely have been enslaved?
govt official who is caught stealing money from a temple
craftsperson who carves a statue that insults the pharaoh
an enemy soldier who is captured in battle
foreign diplomat who brings news that displeases the pharaoh
4
Which privilege was given to ancient Egyptian scribes?
They received the rank of general in the army.
They decided which member of the royal family would rule.
They were allowed to marry into the royal family.
They did not have to pay taxes.
5
What Egyptian belief influenced the European idea of the divine right of kings?
Gods controlled almost every aspect of life.
Society should be divided into different classes.
The afterlife was similar to life on Earth.
The pharaoh was god.
6
How did the Old Kingdom end?
Severe drought caused widespread starvation.
Foreign armies conquered the capital.
Enslaved people overthrew the government.
Pharaohs lost political control of the country.
7
The 'Ka' remained in the body until
death
marriage
birth
a pyramid was made for its body
8
How did ancient Kush differ from ancient Egypt after the New Kingdom period?
Kush women became political leaders of their country.
Kush created writing completely different from hieroglyphic.
Kush abandoned Egyptian religious practices.
Kush people adopted the dress of the Assyrian empire.
9
Why did Egypt have multiple trade relationships with other civilizations?
Egyptians needed to import most necessities to survive.
Egypt was able to grow grains and food others needed.
Egypt had mineral resources that other civilizations didn't.
Egyptians were best artists and jewelry-makers in the world.
10
According to the Torah, ancient Hebrews were enslaved in which location?
Egypt
Moab
Rome
Sumeria
11
The Nile River empties into which body of water?
the Atlantic Ocean
the Red Sea
The Gulf of Agaba
the Mediterranean Sea
12
Which statement best describes Egypt during the New Kingdom period?
Continually invaded and forced to pay tribute to neighbors.
Became a democracy after adopting Greek political reform.
Politically unstable b/c poor harvests and slave rebellions.
Became wealthy by trading with neighbors and military wins.
13
On which continent is Egypt located?
North America
Africa
Europe
Asia
14
Which two activities were most important to the growth of the Egyptian and Kushite economy?
shipbuilding and fishing
conquest and construction
mining and tool-making
agriculture and trade
15
How does the annual flooding of the Nile affect farmers in the Nile River Valley?
It makes it difficult for farmers to get crops to the market
Enriches soil with new nutrients carried in form upriver.
It destroys whatever crops haven't been harvested by spring
Enables them to grow a rice between harvest of other crops.
16
How did the people of Kush react to the conquest of their kingdom by the Egyptian Thutmose I?
They joined in an alliance with Egypt's enemies.
They rebelled and fought a series of wars against Egypt.
They moved farther south out of the reach of Egypt's armies.
They adopted Egyptian customs and religious practices.
17
Why was it hard for scholars to understand the meaning of hieroglyphics?
Hieroglyphics are unlike other forms of modern writing.
Hieroglyphics were used only by lower members of society.
Hieroglyphic symbols were not arranged into sentences.
Hieroglyphic symbols did not correspond to sounds.
18
Why was Tutankhamen's tomb filled with so many different items from everyday Egyptian life?
Egyptians buried servants alive in their pharaoh's tomb.
Egyptians often used their burial tombs as storage.
Egyptians believed afterlife was similar to life on Earth.
Egyptians wanted to leave a record of their culture.
19
Ancient Egyptians mummified the deceased to
keep ka intact with the body & prepare it for the afterlife
prevent the god Seth from destroying their souls
preserve bodies for research purposes
prevent the smell of decomposition
20
Which type of government did ancient Egyptians develop during the Old Kingdom?
republic
theocracy
dictatorship
democracy
21
Why were pyramids usually reserved for the burial of pharaohs?
Believed that only their pharaoh's would have an afterlife.
Pyramid construction needed large labor force & took time.
Belief: pharaohs were required to be buried in pyramids
Pyramid tombs best guaranteed leaders have an afterlife.
22
Where was the first capital of a unified Egypt?
Nekhen
Pe
Sumer
Memphis
23
Which group had the highest social status during the reign of the pharaohs?
wealthy merchants
high-ranking soldiers
temple priests
government scribes
24
Which statement best explains why ancient Egyptians were buried with their prized possessions?
They wanted their possessions to help identify them.
They wanted their possessions preserved for centuries.
They wanted their possessions to be available in afterlife.
They wanted their possessions to impress the gods.
25
Why was Tutankhamen's tomb special?
Tomb still contained everything originally placed inside.
Egyptian historians had not mentioned the location of tomb.
Tutankhamen ruled Egypt longer than any other pharaoh.
Little had been known about this period in Egyptian history.
26
Which of these geographic features is a part of Lower Egypt?
The Valley of the Kings
the city of Thebes
the Nile River Delta
the Nubian Desert
27
How did Menes bring Upper and Lower Egypt together under one kingdom?
Son moved to Lower Egypt to rule and spread dynasty
Created a new religion that Lower Egypt favored & converted
Purchased Lower Egypt as a result of a successful economy
Conquered Lower Egypt by military force & married a princess
28
Why did pharaohs of the First Dynasty wear a double crown?
Worn to symbolize the unification of Lower and Upper Egypt.
It provided extra protection from enemies.
Represented the two cultures of Egypt and Kush.
Made crown bigger to emphasize the pharaoh's importance.
29
The Hebrew migration out of Egypt was led by
Moses
Abraham
Joseph
David
30
What was one focus of Queen Hatsheput's rule?
Ending power struggles between cities
Expanding trade
Enlarging Egyptian territory
Reducing the power of male officials
