Which statement best explains why the ancient Egyptians were buried with their prized possessions?

They wanted their possessions to be available to them in the afterlife.

Which statement best explains why Egypt had multiple trade relationships with other civilizations?

Egypt was able to grow grains and food that other civilizations needed.

Which statement best explains why trade helped Egyptians make tools, jewelry, and art?

Egypt did not have a large supply of wood, metal, or gems.

In the spring, rains in Ethiopia flood the Nile. Which event would occur in a year with less-than-average rainfall?

The soil in the Nile River Valley would not receive as many nutrients.

Egypt's first pharaoh...

unified the people living along the Nile

Which statement best explains why Tutankhamen's tomb was special?

This tomb still contained everything that had originally been placed inside

Which statement best explains why people chose to develop cities near the Nile River?

Food production was centered along the Nile River.

Which of these contributes most to the fertility of the land in the Nile Delta?

rich sediment deposits from upriver in Africa

Which resident of ancient Egypt would most likely have been enslaved?

an enemy soldier who is captured in a battle with the army

Which statement best explains why priests were on the same level as government officials in ancient Egypt?

As a living god, the pharaoh appointed priests to carry out rituals.

A pharaoh named Akhenaton forced his subjects to worship only the sun god Aton. Why was this an issue to Egyptians?

Most ancient Egyptians were polytheistic.

What resulted from the fertility of the Nile River Valley?

an increase in the food supply which led to population growth

Which statement best explains the power of the pharaohs?

The pharaohs were worshiped as the god Horus.

Ancient Egyptians mummified the deceased to...

preserve bodies for life in the underworld.

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1
Which statement best explains why the ancient Egyptians were buried with their prized possessions?
They wanted their possessions to impress the gods.
They wanted their possessions to be preserved for centuries.
They wanted their possessions to be available to them in the afterlife.
They wanted their possessions to help identify them.
2
Which statement best explains why Egypt had multiple trade relationships with other civilizations?
Egyptians needed to import most necessities in order to survive.
Egypt was able to grow grains and food that other civilizations needed.
Egypt had mineral resources that other civilizations did not.
Egyptians were the most skilled artists and jewelry-makers in the world.
3
Which statement best explains why trade helped Egyptians make tools, jewelry, and art?
Egypt did not have a large supply of wood, metal, or gems.
Egyptians were not skilled at making arts and crafts.
Egyptians did not have access to any craft stores, like Hobby Lobby.
Egypt developed its civilization later than other regions.
4
In the spring, rains in Ethiopia flood the Nile. Which event would occur in a year with less-than-average rainfall?
The Nile Delta would become too shallow for normal riverboat traffic.
The soil in the Nile River Valley would not receive as many nutrients.
Egyptian farmers would have no water with which to irrigate their crops.
The extra sunshine would lead to greater crop yields for Egyptian farmers.
5
Which two activities were most important to the strength of the ancient Egyptian economy?
farming and trade
mining and tool-making
hunting and gathering
shipbuilding and fishing
6
The Nile River empties into which body of water?
the Red Sea
the Mediterranean Sea
the Atlantic Ocean
High Point City Lake
7
Egypt's first pharaoh...
unified the people living along the Nile
established a democratic government where everyone had a vote
increased trade with people in Mesopotamia
changed Egypt's main religion to monotheism
8
The following characteristics of pharaohs were true except for...
The pharaohs were head of government and high priest of every temple.
All pharaohs were male.
The pharaohs owned all of Egypt.
The pharaohs were considered to be gods.
9
Ancient Egyptian civilization was often referred to as...
The Power of the Pyramids
The Gift of the Nile
The Monument of Mummies
The Dynasty in the Desert
10
Which statement best explains why Tutankhamen's tomb was special?
This tomb still contained everything that had originally been placed inside
Egyptian historians had not mentioned the location of this tomb.
Little had been known about this period in Egyptian history.
Tutankhamen ruled Egypt longer than any other pharaoh.
11
Which statement best explains why people chose to develop cities near the Nile River?
Houses in the desert were too expensive.
Egyptians couldn't figure out how to cross the Nile River.
Food production was centered along the Nile River.
The river provided defenses against enemy attacks.
12
Which of these contributes most to the fertility of the land in the Nile Delta?
rich sediment deposits from upriver in Africa
Egyptian farmers used lots of fertilizer and Miracle Gro in that area
heavy tropical storms in Ethiopa
irrigation systems developed by the ancient Egyptians
13
Which resident of ancient Egypt would most likely have been enslaved?
an enemy soldier who is captured in a battle with the army
a scribe that writes something unpleasant about the pharaoh
a government official who is caught stealing money from a temple
a craftsperson who carves a statue that insults the pharaoh
14
Which statement best explains why priests were on the same level as government officials in ancient Egypt?
Many priests were women who represented an important segment of society.
Priests served as judges in the Egyptian court system.
As a living god, the pharaoh appointed priests to carry out rituals.
Pharaohs were extremely superstitious and relied on priests for advice.
15
A pharaoh named Akhenaton forced his subjects to worship only the sun god Aton. Why was this an issue to Egyptians?
Most ancient Egyptians preferred worshiping the god Seth.
Most ancient Egyptians were polytheistic.
Many ancient Egyptians viewed the sun god as a lesser god.
Many Egyptians did not believe in worshiping gods associated with nature.
16
What resulted from the fertility of the Nile River Valley?
prosperity that helped create a society where everyone was treated equally
famers were worshipped as gods
greater power and wealth for farmers
an increase in the food supply which led to population growth
17
Which statement best explains the power of the pharaohs?
The pharaohs were considered to be descendants of the god Seth.
The pharaohs were worshiped as the god Horus.
The pharaohs were believed to be stronger than the god Osiris.
The pharaohs were the high priests of the god Isis.
18
The Egyptians were able to create a paper-like substance for writing, as well as weaving materials, from this plant:
cotton
barley
papyrus
water lily
19
Ancient Egyptians mummified the deceased to...
prevent the smell of death.
preserve bodies for research purposes.
prevent the god Seth from destroying their souls.
preserve bodies for life in the underworld.
20
Which group had the highest social status during the reign of the pharaohs?
temple priests
government scribes
wealthy merchants
high-ranking soldiers

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