Question 1

What major change did the new dynasty of pharaohs bring in terms of the capital city?

Accepted Answer

They moved the capital to Thebes.

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They moved the capital to Memphis.

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They moved the capital to Alexandria.

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They abandoned the capital altogether.

Question 2

What was the period of peace and order during the Middle Kingdom known as?

Accepted Answer

The Middle Kingdom.

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The Golden Age

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The Old Kingdom

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The New Kingdom

Question 3

Which territory did Egypt conquer to the south during the Middle Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Nubia.

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Syria

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Canaan

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Mesopotamia

Question 4

What significant construction project did the pharaohs order to facilitate trade?

Accepted Answer

A canal between the Nile River and the Red Sea.

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A tunnel under the Red Sea

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A road through the desert

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A bridge across the Nile

Question 5

What was the primary material used for the new tombs during the Middle Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Limestone.

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Marble

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Granite

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Wood

Question 6

What new warfare methods did the Hyksos introduce to Egypt?

Accepted Answer

Horse-drawn chariots and sturdy weapons made of bronze and iron.

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Archery and catapults

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Siege tactics and elephants

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Naval warfare and steel swords

Question 7

Who was the Egyptian prince that led the revolt against the Hyksos?

Accepted Answer

Ahmose.

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Seti

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Ramses

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Tutankhamun

Question 8

What characterized the art and architecture during the Middle Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Realistic depictions of everyday life and ordinary humans.

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Focus on divine representations only

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Hieroglyphic inscriptions only

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Abstract art and grandiose monuments

Question 9

Why did the Egyptians hate the Hyksos?

Accepted Answer

The Hyksos were foreign rulers who invaded Egypt and disrupted the order.

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The Egyptians had no strong feelings either way.

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The Hyksos helped Egypt thrive.

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The Egyptians admired their culture.

Question 10

What did the Egyptians learn from the Hyksos during their rule?

Accepted Answer

How to steer horse-drawn chariots and use Hyksos weapons.

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How to trade with foreigners

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How to build pyramids

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How to read hieroglyphs

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