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Unit 2: Ancient Egypt
Unit 2: Ancient Egypt
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Review of ancient Egyptian civilizations.
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How did Egyptian farmers use irrigation to their advantage?
It allowed for crop rotation.
The eliminated pests harmful to their crops.
They could grow plants with little to no water.
They were able to supply their fields with water.
2
Why was the capital moved from Memphis to Thebes?
The capital was actually moved to Giza.
To restore order and stability.
For religious reasons--to please the gods.
Historians aren't sure why the capital was moved.
3
Why is the Middle Kingdom called the "Golden Age?"
Historians aren't sure.
Then enjoyed peace, prosperity, and stability.
They covered their monuments with gold.
They produced fine works of art, literature, & architecture.
4
What is one effect of the New Kingdom's decline.
Egyptians settled along the Nile River.
Egypt and Kush united into one kingdom.
Egypt and Kush became trade partners.
Egyptians became slaves to Kushites.
5
What is significant about the picture shown?
This picture puzzles historians.
This shows hieroglyphics, Egypt's writing system.
This is from a famous Egyptian children's book.
This is art from Egypt's Old Kingdom.
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How did Egypt benefit by being surrounded by deserts?
The deserts made trade and travel easy.
Good land made it easier to grow crops.
The deserts had plants sheep could graze on.
They offered protection from invaders.
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What is "the fan shaped area in north eastern Africa that empties into the Mediterranean Sea?"
The Nile's cataracts.
The source of the Nile.
The Nile River.
The Nile Delta.
8
Identify the correct order of Egyptian social classes.
Scribe, Peasant, Priest, Artisan, Pharaoh.
Artisan, Pharaoh, Peasant, Scribe, Priest.
Pharaoh, Artisan, Priest, Peasant, Scribe.
Pharaoh, Priest, Scribe, Artisan, Peasant.
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How did Egypt benefit when the Nile flooded?
Flooding kept enemies away.
Floods helped leaders stay in power.
The floods separated Egypt from their enemies.
Flood waters deposited silt; nutrient rich soil for farming.
10
Why did Khufu have the pyramids built?
For his tomb.
He didn't; Ramses built them for his wives.
To intimidate others.
Historians don't know.
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Because the flooding of the Nile was more predictable than the Tigris & Euphrates...
Egyptians had a more stable government.
The rain season differed between the two communities.
Mesopotamia was constantly invaded.
It was advantageous to Egypt.
12
What is distinctive about Kush's location?
Kush was a center for the arts.
Kush had a king as a leader.
Kush was a center for trade.
Kush appears to have had a large population.
13
All of the following are ancient Egyptian architectural achievements EXCEPT:
Arch
Pyramids
Step Pyramids
Obelisks
14
Who delivered Egypt out of bondage?
Joseph
Esau
Jacob
Moses
15
Why was it difficult to become a scribe?
There were too few teachers to train scribes.
It was difficult to write on papyrus.
There were over 700 hieroglyphs to learn.
It was difficult to find time to study.
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Why was Hatshepsut significant?
She was the first female Pharaoh and was very successful.
She was murdered!
She was the "Girl Queen" who became Pharaoh at age 5.
She killed her competitors to become Pharaoh.
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What is the significance of the Rosetta Stone?
It gives a detailed account of embalming and mummification.
It gives an account of Cleopatra's death.
It revealed the purpose of the Book of the Dead.
It helped scholars finally decipher hieroglyphics.
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Why did Pharaohs build tombs in the Valley of the Kings?
It was easier to build in cliffs than to build pyramids.
Because the location was cooler than Giza.
For religious reasons.
To prevent tomb raiders.
