Egyptians built pyramids because they

wanted to protect the dead pharaohs' bodies.

waterfalls or rapids in a river.

The Egyptians willingly served their all-powerful leader because they believed

unity came from a strong leader.

What was the effect of increased farming and trade?

An organized government developed.

a writing system made up of pictures and symbols.

Which is a reason the Nile has been called "the lifeblood" of Egypt?

Its valley and delta provide fertile soil for farming.

a reed plant used to make paper.

How did the Egyptians take advantage of the Nile's yearly spring flooding?

They became successful farmers.

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1
In this form of government, the ruler is both a political and religious leader.
dynasty
democracy
monarchy
theocracy
2
The Egyptian sun god
Re
Hapi
Thebes
Amenhotop IV
3
A dynasty is
a ruler who is both the political and religious leader
a line of rulers from one family
a large area of land ruled by one person
a government representative to another country
4
A word to describe the delta in ancient Egypt
savanna
marshland
desert
mountains
5
A delta is
a reed plant used to make paper
a fan-shaped area of fertile marshland
the Egyptian writing system
dangerous, rocky, fast-moving water
6
During the Middle Kingdom, Egypt conquered new territories, pharaohs made many improvements, &
a civil war divided Egypt.
Memphis became the capital.
many pyramids were built.
the arts flourished.
7
Egyptians built pyramids because they
hoped to impress later civilizations with their buildings.
wished to honor the achievements of their leaders.
desired to please the gods.
wanted to protect the dead pharaohs' bodies.
8
Cataracts are
waterfalls or rapids in a river.
fan-shaped areas of silt where a river flows into the sea.
reed plants that grew along the Nile River.
buckets attached to long poles to transfer river water.
9
The ancient Egyptian civilization was the first to publish books describing advances in
irrigation.
astronomy.
mathematics.
medicine.
10
Which best describes the type of government in Egypt after 3100 B.C.?
an independent city-state
constitutional monarchy
a democracy
a dynasty
11
The Egyptians willingly served their all-powerful leader because they believed
unity came from a strong leader.
the leader would not make them slaves.
the leader appointed officials.
the leader had an afterlife.
12
The natural barrier that protected Egypt in the south was the
Sahara.
Red Sea.
cataracts.
Sudan.
13
What did the delta of the Nile River provide Egyptians?
protection from invaders
regular rainfall
trade route to the Mediterranean
fertile soil for growing crops
14
To learn how to obtain life after death, the Egyptians studied the
Book of the Dead.
Book of Spells.
Book of Life After Death.
Book of Prayers.
15
Information learned from ________ helped Egyptians develop medical knowledge.
acupuncture
embalming
hieroglyphics
the Book of the Dead
16
capital city of Egypt during the Middle Kingdom
Giza
Karnak
Thebes
Napata
17
Savannas are fertile marshes.
False
True
18
What was the effect of increased farming and trade?
An organized government developed.
A complex writing system was created.
Geometry developed.
The deserts became populated.
19
Hapi
invaded Kush and destroyed Meroe
is the pharaoh who tried to start a new religion
is the Egyptian river god
is the Egyptian sun god
20
While building the pyramids, the Egyptians developed
hieroglyphics.
a new social class.
a 365-day calendar with 12 months.
geometry.
21
Archaeologists study the _______ to learn about life in ancient Egypt.
temples
desert
Book of the Dead
pyramids
22
Hieroglyphics are
a line of rulers from one family.
a bucket attached to a long pole to transfer water to store.
reed plants that grew along the Nile River.
a writing system made up of pictures and symbols.
23
The Nile River's flooding could be described as
unpredictable.
rare.
gentle and predictable.
destructive.
24
Which is a reason the Nile has been called "the lifeblood" of Egypt?
Its valley and delta provide fertile soil for farming.
It borders two of the largest deserts in the world.
It is the longest river in the world.
It has dangerous cataracts.
25
Papyrus is
dangerous, rocky, fast-moving water.
a reed plant used to make paper.
a line of rulers from one family.
the Egyptian writing system.
26
The Egyptians traded goods such as wheat, gold, and tools to the Phoenicians for needed wood.
False
True
27
To unite; to bring together means
unify
transfer
isolate
unique
28
Egyptian middle class consisted of
slaves and unskilled workers
traders, artisans, and scribes
pharaohs
priests and nobles
29
The largest group in Egyptian society was made up of
farmers and workers.
artisans and merchants.
scribes and traders.
army commanders and nobles.
30
How did the Egyptians take advantage of the Nile's yearly spring flooding?
They became successful farmers.
They created hieroglyphics.
They grew papyrus.
They irrigated during the dry season.

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