What geographic feature brought life to Egypt and allowed it to thrive and be successful?
deserts
mountains
cataracts
the river
Why did the Egyptians want the Nile to flood each year?
so they could build more canals
to ensure that crops would get water and fertile soil
so they could sail to trading cities
to create a way to float their stone temples to barges
What was the most important factor in allowing villages and cities to grow in Egypt?
organized religion
wealthy villagers
increased food production
hunting and gathering
Who united Egypt and became the first pharaoh?
Menes
Ramses
Tutankhamen
Khufu
Ancient Egyptians believed that the pharaoh was both a king and a _______.
brother
god
noble
farmer
Which of these statements are TRUE about polytheism?
Gods are considered to be on the same level as everyone else
Anyone could be a god
There are many gods and goddesses
There is only one god
What did Egyptians call a person's life force (soul)?
mummy
ka
canopic jar
feather of truth
What did Egyptians believe about the afterlife?
They believed it was an ideal, happy place.
They believed only pharaohs had an afterlife.
They believed human sacrifices were necessary for a good afterlife.
They did not believe in an afterlife.
Which of the following is a feature of Egyptian architecture?
large huts made of wood
huge stone pyramids that served as tombs
elaborate multi-story wooden buildings
large domed temples
Which Egyptian ruler is known for expanding trade and building great monuments?
Ramses the Great
Menes
Isis
Hatshepsut
What is the Egyptian form of writing called?
cuneiform
papyrus
scribes
hieroglyphics
The discovery of his tomb taught us much about Egyptian burial practices
Giza
Tutankhamen
Ramses
Menes
The discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb provided archaeologists with many artifacts that were very useful in helping them better understand ancient Egyptian life. Which statement best explains why Tutankhamen's tomb was special?
Tutankhamen ruled Egypt longer than any other Pharaoh.
Little had been known aobu this period in Egyptian history.
Egyptian historian had not mentioned the location of this tomb.
This tomb still contained everyting that had orginally been placed inside.
Which statement best explains why the ancient Egyptians were buries with their prized possessions?
They wanted their possession to be preserved for centuries.
They wanted their possessions to help identify them.
They wanted their possessions to impress the gods.
They wanted their possession to be available for them to use in the afterlife.
Which resident of ancient Egypt would most likely be enslaved?
a craftsman who carved a statue that insulted the pharaoh
a messenger who brings news that displeases the pharaoh
a government official who is caught stealing money from a temple
an enemy soldier who is captured in a battle with the army
Which of these geographic features is part of Lower Egypt?
Nile River Delta
city of Thebes
Nubian Desert
Valley of the Kings
Question 17
17.
These middle-class government officials were honored in Egyptian society
farmers
peasants
scribes
basket weavers
Monuments and tombs to Egypt's pharaoh's
pyramids
afterlife
scribes
hieroglyphics
Elaborate buildings that served as a place to worship and honor the gods.
canals
engineering
temples
nobles
This map shows the features of ancient Egypt. Which inference is supported by the information in the map?
Major cities relied on their proximity (closeness) to the river in order to survive.
The geography of Egypt made establishing settlements difficult.
Upper Egypt had greater political strength than Lower Egypt.
The vast distance between cities made governing difficult.
