Why were the people of Egypt loyal yet fearful of the Pharaoh?

He provided unity and represented god on Earth

Which of these is a reason the Nile River is called the lifeblood of Egypt?

Its valley and delta provide fertile soil for farming

How did the geography affect Nubia differently than it affected Egypt?

Nubians didnt rely on the Nile floods to create fertile soil

What role did religion play in the daily lives of the Egyptians?

it influenced every aspect of Egyptian life

Which are Not true of hieroglyphics?

it allowed Everyone in ancient Egypt to read and write.

Reincarnation is the belief that

people that follow their Dharma are rewarded

Why was the New Kingdom such an important time in Egypt's history?

The empire expanded and prospered through trade

What was true of the social pyramid of ancient Egypt?

The largest and poorest group was at the bottom

What was Pharaoh Narmer's most significant accomplishments ?

He united Upper and Lower Egypt

As a result of being conquered by Egypt, Nubians...

accepted many Egyptian beliefs and customs

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6th Grade Social Studies quarterly 2 exam review

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1
Why were the people of Egypt loyal yet fearful of the Pharaoh?
All are true
He provided unity and represented god on Earth
He had an afterlife
He appointed officials
2
A line of rulers in one family
Immediate Family
Extended Family
Dynasty
Karma
3
What's not true about followers of Jainism?
they follow strict poverty
They sacrifice animals
it was founded by Mahavira
they avoid harming any living creature
4
Which of these is a reason the Nile River is called the lifeblood of Egypt?
Its the longest river in the world
it borders the 2 largest deserts in the world.
Its valley and delta provide fertile soil for farming
it has dangerous cataracts
5
How did the geography affect Nubia differently than it affected Egypt?
Nubians didnt rely on the Nile floods to create fertile soil
Egyptians didn't rely on the Nile floods for fertile soil
Nubia received very little rainfall
The Nubians did not use the land for farming
6
government that's led by a religious and political leader
Democracy
Theocracy
Republic
Theology
7
What did Ashoka do during the Mauryan empire?
promoted Buddhism
built new roads and hospitals
all are true
made laws and encouraged good deeds
8
During the Middle Kingdom, Egypt conquered new territories and ...
Memphis became the capital
many pyramids were built
the arts flourished
civil war broke out
9
What role did religion play in the daily lives of the Egyptians?
They did not believe in the afterlife
it had no role in their daily lives
it influenced every aspect of Egyptian life
They worshipped one all powerful god
10
Why did ancient Egypt Decline?
All are correct
Libyans conquered Egypt and the Kush secured power
Pharaohs fought costly wars
Ramses II died
11
Treating a body to prepare for the afterlife
Embalming
Decapitating
Cremating
Dismembering
12
What effect did the increase in farming and trade have in ancient Egypt?
All are true
Geometry was developed
developed an organized government
A complex system of writing was created
13
Which are Not true of hieroglyphics?
it was written on papyrus
it was a combination of pictures and sound symbols
it allowed Everyone in ancient Egypt to read and write.
Scribes were the ones who could read it
14
What is not a lasting contribution of ancient India?
military technology
religious beliefs
Arts, literature, and architecture
Advances in math, science, and medicine
15
Reincarnation is the belief that
souls unite with God
all Hindus go to heaven
everyone is rewarded in the new life
people that follow their Dharma are rewarded
16
A seasonal wind in the Indian Ocean
Typhoon
Tornado
Hurricane
Monsoon
17
The force that determines what status a person will have in the next life
Jedi
Karma
Dharma
Nirvana
18
A reed like plant along the Nile River
Bamboo
Pine
Palm tree
Papyrus
19
Why was the New Kingdom such an important time in Egypt's history?
The pyramids were built
King Tut became a very powerful ruler
There were no female rulers
The empire expanded and prospered through trade
20
A fan shaped area of fertile marshland that flows into a sea
delta
Subcontinent
nirvana
Papyrus
21
What made the Gupta Empire so powerful?
staying isolated
Strong rulers and trade
relying on farming
its location
22
In Hinduism, the one universal spirit, or creator, is called...
Krishna
Brahmin
Indra
Siva
23
What was true of the social pyramid of ancient Egypt?
The most powerful group was also the largest group
All are true
Scribes and priests shared the bottom level
The largest and poorest group was at the bottom
24
Which was an influence of the Aryans in India?
Sanskrit
All of correct
Caste System
Vedas
25
What was Pharaoh Narmer's most significant accomplishments ?
He united Upper and Lower Egypt
He moved the capital to Memphis
He wore a double crown
He married the princess of Lower Egypt
26
Large landmass that is smaller than a continent
Sub-continent
Midget world
Tiny-continent
little-continent
27
State of perfect happiness and peace
Karma
Nirvana
Dharma
Buddhism
28
Why did people abandon the Indus River Valley Cities?
disease and famine
earthquakes and floods
hurricanes and wildfires
volcanoes and tornadoes
29
Who founded Buddhism during the 500's B.C.?
Siddhartha Guatama
Sarawati
Dalai Lama
Lakshmi
30
A person's duty and place in society
Dharma
theocracy
Karma
Dynasty
31
As a result of being conquered by Egypt, Nubians...
stopped worshipping their own deities
gave up their previous way of life
refused to accept any Egyptian beliefs and customs
accepted many Egyptian beliefs and customs
32
What is not 1 of the 3 major rivers in India?
Bengal
Brahmaputra
Indus
Ganges
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What landforms are on the east and west of Egypt?
peninsulas
mountains
deserts
rivers

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