Ancient Egypt 26
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- Q1
Why is the Nile River considered the "superhighway" of Ancient Egypt?
It was the longest river in the universe.
Main Route of Transportation.
The river was made of asphalt.
It was the widest river in the world.
30s - Q2
Which of the following is NOT evidence that cultural diffusion existed between Nubia and Egypt?
Worshiped the same Gods.
Built Canals
Built Pyramids
Wore the same type of clothes.
30s - Q3
How were social classes organized in Egypt?
By achievements
By occupation
By religous beliefs
By geography
30s - Q4
What social class was a soldier in?
Middle Class
Lower Class
Ruling Class
Pharaoh
30s - Q5
How did Egyptians believe that pharaohs got power?
From the Gods
From the ruling class
From winning wars
From their wealth
30s - Q6
Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of slaves in ancient Egypt?
They received a plot of land to farm, and they worked only for the ruling class and pharaoh.
They were often prisoners of war, and they could earn their freedom over time.
They kept records of Egyptian life, and they could earn their freedom over time.
They were often prisoners of war, and they worked only for the ruling class and pharaoh.
30s - Q7
Why did the Egyptians practice mummification?
to keep records of important information
to provide the spirit a body in the afterlife
to make a tomb for the leader
to pay off debts through work
30s - Q8
How did finding Tutankhamun’s tomb help historians understand ancient Egypt?
The tomb was the first found for a female ruler.
The tomb was the first found in an obelisk.
The tomb was the first found with funerary objects still in place.
The tomb was the first found in present-day Lebanon.
30s - Q9
Which system of government LEAST describes government in the Egyptian civilization?
Monarchy
Dictatorship
Theocracy
Democracy
30s - Q10
Which geographic characteristics promoted the growth of ancient Egypt by allowing formerly nomadic people to settle into farming villages?(Choose 2)
fertile soil and access to water
fertile soil and moderate climate
abundant rainfall and moderate climate
moderate climate and access to water
30s - Q11
How did Nubia’s location affect its relationship with Egypt? (Choose 2)
It led to Nubian victory in the Battle of Kadesh, and It made Nubia an infrequent trading partner.
It made Nubia an infrequent trading partner, and It encouraged Nubia to adopt aspects of Egyptian culture.
It allowed Nubia to control Egypt’s trade with the interior of Africa, and It prevented Nubia from having much interaction with Egypt.
It allowed Nubia to control Egypt's trade with the interior of Africa, and it encouraged Nubia to adopt aspects of Egyptian culture.
30s - Q12
The Egyptians had many different sources of food available to them. Select all the types of food they had in their varied diet?
Fish from the river, Wild Geese and ducks from the river banks, They grew wheat, barley, fruits, and vegetables, and They hunted lions and elephants.
Fish from the river, Wild Geese and ducks from the river banks, They raised Pigs and Goats, and They hunted lions and elephants.
Fish from the river, Wild Geese and ducks from the river banks, They grew wheat, barley, fruits, and vegetables, and They raised Pigs and Goats.
Fish from the river, Wild Geese and ducks from the river banks, They grew wheat, barley, fruits, and vegetables, and They raised cattle and sheep.
30s - Q13
Image removed from buildings when stepson became pharaoh.
Ramses
Hatshepsut
Khufu
Tutankhamun
30s - Q14
Second-longest reigning pharaoh
Khufu
Tutankhamun
Ramses
Hatshepsut
30s - Q15
Military leader at the Battle of Kadesh
Khufu
Tutankhamun
Ramses
Hatshepsut
30s