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The achievements of Ancient Egypt
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How were people portrayed in paintings?
upper bodies from the side, heads and legs are straight on
upper body is straight on-head and legs are from side view
bodies are realistic
tall and thin from the side with a golden retriever puppy
2
What is a dynasty?
an open air market in ancient Egypt
a tactic of war used by the Egyptians
a series of rulers from the same family
a series of major battles
3
What is the largest island in Africa?
Monkey Island
Kilimanjaro Island
There are no islands in Africa.
Madagascar
4
Why was Memphis important?
cultural and political center of Egypt
site of the Great Pyramid
Menes was born there
future birthplace of Elvis Presley
5
What type of ecosystem and vegetation makes up the Congo River Basin?
savanna
rainforests
tundra
deserts
6
Who was included in the Middle Class?
peasants
slaves
priests and government officials
scribes and craftspeople
7
The Egyptian writing system is known as
Kushie
Hierglyphics
Rosetta
Egyptee
8
In 1922, archaeologists located the tomb of
Hatshepsut
Ramses
Menes
Tutankhamen
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What is a wadi?
An African musical group
a small growing shrub in the desert
a furry desert animal
a dry river bed which can fill with water
10
Who united Upper and Lower Egypt?
Thoth
Menes
Ramses
Hatshepsut
11
What was the importance of the Rosetta Stone?
It provided information regarding creation
It provided a Greek text to help decipher Egyptian writing.
It provided clues to King Tut's tomb.
It helped archaeologists locate missing Rosetta.
12
Which Pharaoh is credited for building the first pyramid?
Sneferu
Menes
Hatshepsut
Ramses
13
What is the second longest river in Africa which is too swift for sediment?
Blue Nile
Congo
White Nile
Zambezi
14
Which female pharaoh is remembered for her monuments?
Cleopatra
Nefertiti
Isis
Hatshepsut
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What physical features exist on the Nile which caused travel to be difficult?
Giant boulders
cataracts
floating islands
fallen trees
16
The Blue Nile and the White Nile are known as
wadis
cataracts
colorful rivers
tributaries
17
What was the first step in the embalming process?
removing all the organs except the heart from the body
using a substance to dry the body
wrapping the body in linen cloth
applying oils
18
How much larger is Africa than the United States?
3 times larger
The United States is larger.
2 times larger
They are equal in size
19
What is the highest point in Africa?
Lake Assal
Mt. Kilimanjaro
Sahara Desert
Lake Victoria
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Why was trade in the New Kingdom able to grow?
conquered lands brought more trade routes
Black Friday sales began during the New Kingdom
The Pyramids brought new tourists
Merchants were able to travel further by using Uber Camels
21
How did the government have pyramids built?
brought thousands of slaves from Nubia
required able-bodied men to build them
paid thousands of workers in grain
all of the above
22
The Great Pyramid of Giza is also known as
Hatshepsut's Palace
Khufu's Pyramid
The Golden Pyramid
Leavy's Large Landform
23
What is a mummy?
another name for one's mother
a zombie
a specially treated body wrapped in cloth
a dead body
24
What was the major difference in appearance of the kings of Lower Egypt and Upper Egypt?
crowns
jewelry
face paint
owning a golden retriever puppy
25
Why is part of Egypt called "upper" Egypt?
Upper Egypt is older than Lower Egypt
Upper Egypt was upriver from Lower Egypt
Lower Egypt is higher in elevation than Upper Egypt
Upper Egypt is higher in elevation than lower Egypt
26
Ramses the Great is best known for
his ability to prophesy future
all of the above
his willingness to help his neighbros
his buildings and skills as a warrior
27
What is the source of the Nile River?
The White Nile
Lake Victoria
Victoria Falls
The Blue NIle
28
What type of landscape exists on both side of the Nile River?
steppe
rift valley
desert
swampy delta
29
Who copied religious and literary texts?
note takers
teachers
scribes
plagiarizers
30
Why did Egyptians put art and jewelry in their tombs?
Tombs were safe places to store valuables.
Tombs were museums.
Tombs were private storage rooms for pharaohs.
Egyptians believed the dead enjoyed these things.
31
A long-lasting paperlike material made from reeds
savanna
papyrus
pyramids
cataracts
32
What is this imaginary creature?
King Tut
The Sphinx
Ralph the Golden Retriever
The Great Pyramid of Giza
33
What ancient kingdom lies south of ancient Egypt?
Kush
Menesplace
Pharaohland
Persia
34
What is the largest water fall in the world?
Victoria Falls
Buttermilk Falls
Niagara Falls
Yosemite Falls
35
What geographical features protected Egypt?
Sahara Desert
Cataracts on the Nile River
all of the above
Mediterranean and Red Seas
36
Who created this Mortuary Temple
Queen Hatshepsut
Sneferu
Ramses
Menes
37
In ancient Egypt, women had the right to
own property
all of the above
make contracts
divorce husbands
38
What is a sarcophagus?
a coffin
all of the above
a flavorful snack enjoyed by the elite
a hidden chamber in the pyramids
39
What job employed most people in ancient Egypt?
teacher
fisherman
farmer
preacher
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Who made statues, jewelry and pottery?
architects
artisans
bakers
scribes
41
Which pyramid is known as the first true pyramid?
The Red Pyramid
I have no clue
The Sphinx
The Great Pyramid of Giza
42
Egypt's first pharaoh
Menes
Ramses
King Tut
Hatshepsut
43
What is engineering?
use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
builds tall skyscrapers and small buildings.
creates engines for motor vehicles and airplances
The person responsible for operating a train
44
What is a noble?
one from Pharaoh's family
one from a rich and powerful family
a farmer
an artist
45
What is a triangular shaped area of soil deposited by a river?
mud
papyrus
silt
delta
46
What is the lowest point in Africa?
Memphis
Nile Delta
Lake Victoria
Lake Assal
47
Which career enabled one to rise in social status?
baker
military
musician
artisan
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How long is the longest river in Africa?
over 4000 miles
none of the above
over 4000 meters
400 miles
