Old Kingdom Text Reading

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17 questions
A dynasty is a period in Egyptian history where all the pharaohs (kings) came from the same family. When a new dynasty began, a new family line came to power in Egypt.
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The First & Second Dynasties ruled for 4 centuries...how long is that?

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According to this paragraph, why did people not question the power and decisions of the pharaoh.

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Pharaohs had many officials to help them run the Egyptian civilization, but they never came from his family.

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According to this text and graphic below, who made up the upper class in Egypt?

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According to this text and graphic below, who made up the middle class in Egypt?

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According to this text and graphic below, who made up the lower class in Egypt?

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What trade items did Egypt import (bring back from) Punt?

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The fact that Egypt traded with other lands is an example of which GRAPES?

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Examine this painting from a tomb. Read the captions. What is this scene showing us?

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Which of following is not true about Egyptian religious beliefs?

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What was the main focus of the Egyptian religion?

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The Egyptians believed that your spirit or ka needed things like furniture and food left in the tomb to go with the dead to the afterlife.

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Why did the Egyptians make mummies?

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The dryness of the desert made natural mummies for the lower class.

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Pyramid building started during which kingdom of Egyptian history?

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Who's tomb is guarded by the famous statue of the Sphinx?

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The Egyptian were willing to build massive pyramids for the pharaoh to ensure that everyone's afterlife was happy.