Ancient Egypt Chapter Test
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Which of the following best describes why Herodotus called Egypt the gift of the Nile?
Which of the following best describes why Herodotus called Egypt the gift of the Nile?
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Which of the following best defines delta?
Which of the following best defines delta?
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The Nile River Valley was well suited for settlement.
Which of the following statements supports this fact?
The Nile River Valley was well suited for settlement.
Which of the following statements supports this fact?
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Which of the following describes why cataracts both helped and harmed Egypt?
Which of the following describes why cataracts both helped and harmed Egypt?
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How did Egyptian farmers water their crops?
How did Egyptian farmers water their crops?
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Who would the people of Egypt blame if crops did not grow or if disease struck?
Who would the people of Egypt blame if crops did not grow or if disease struck?
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Who was at the bottom of Egyptian society?
Who was at the bottom of Egyptian society?
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What is the name of this river?
What is the name of this river?
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What would be a good title to call this person?
What would be a good title to call this person?
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Why did the Egyptians build their pyramids to be grand and spectacular?
Why did the Egyptians build their pyramids to be grand and spectacular?
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By the 1400s BC, Egypt was the leading military power.
Based on this fact, what conclusion can you make about Egypt's resources?
By the 1400s BC, Egypt was the leading military power.
Based on this fact, what conclusion can you make about Egypt's resources?
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Who was at the top of Egyptian society?
Who was at the top of Egyptian society?
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Why did Egyptians mummify their rulers?
Why did Egyptians mummify their rulers?
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What purpose did this structure serve?
What purpose did this structure serve?
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Ramses the Great is best remembered
Ramses the Great is best remembered
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How did the Rosetta Stone help scholars and historians in their study of hieroglyphics?
How did the Rosetta Stone help scholars and historians in their study of hieroglyphics?
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What is the proper order to place the 3 Egyptian Kingdoms?
What is the proper order to place the 3 Egyptian Kingdoms?
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Why were tombs filled with art, jewelry, and other treasures?
Why were tombs filled with art, jewelry, and other treasures?
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Who was the most influential female Egyptian ruler?
Who was the most influential female Egyptian ruler?
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Whose tomb, discovered in 1922, taught us much about Egyptian burial practices and beliefs?
Whose tomb, discovered in 1922, taught us much about Egyptian burial practices and beliefs?