World History Chapter 4 (Ancient Egypt Sec. 1-4)

Question 1

By 1400 BC, Egypt was the leading military power. What can you say about Egypt’s resources?

Accepted Answer

It was a rich country.

Question 2

The rule of Mentuhotep II began the Middle Kingdom.

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Question 3

What factor contributed most to the growth of trade in the New Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Egypt’s conquest of distant lands

Question 4

Egyptian writing system using symbols for words

Accepted Answer

hieroglyphics

Question 5

Which of the following best describes how Egyptian civilization developed?

Accepted Answer

Farms grew into villages and then cities.

Question 6

Imaginary creature with the body of a lion and the head of another animal

Accepted Answer

sphinx

Question 7

Binding legal agreements

Accepted Answer

contracts

Question 8

The __________ helped historians understand hieroglyphics.

Accepted Answer

Rosetta Stone

Question 9

Pharaoh best known for monuments built to him

Accepted Answer

Khufu

Question 10

Which of the following did NOT cause social classes to appear during the Old Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Sumerian influences

Question 11

The southern part of Ancient Egypt was called __________.

Accepted Answer

Upper Egypt

Question 12

The Egyptians began to build pyramids during the __________.

Accepted Answer

Old Kingdom

Question 13

Ruler who worked to increase Egyptian trade

Accepted Answer

Queen Hatsheput

Question 14

How was Egypt able to build pyramids and temples?

Accepted Answer

It collected taxes from the people.

Question 15

The Egyptians believed that temples were the homes of the gods.

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Question 16

The Mediterranean Sea made it easy for other countries to invade Egypt.

Accepted Answer

FALSE

Question 17

A system of people in different lands who trade goods

Accepted Answer

trade network

Question 18

A long-lasting, paper-like material made from reeds

Accepted Answer

papyrus

Question 19

The Egyptians built pyramids for all people who died.

Accepted Answer

FALSE

Question 20

A tall, four-sided pillar that is pointed on top

Accepted Answer

obelisk

Question 21

The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes

Accepted Answer

engineering

Question 22

The political order of Egypt around 3200 BC was based on __________.

Accepted Answer

wealthy farmers who emerged as leaders

Question 23

Why were tombs filled with art, jewelry & other treasures?

Accepted Answer

Egyptians believed the dead enjoyed them in the afterlife.

Question 24

__________ united the Middle Kingdom around 2050 BC.

Accepted Answer

Mentuhotep II

Question 25

Specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth

Accepted Answer

mummies

Question 26

Egypt's first pharoah

Accepted Answer

Menes

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