Unit 3: Ancient Egypt

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Unit 3: Ancient Egypt

Last updated 8 months ago

28 questions

Instructions

Directions: Read each of the following questions carefully and choose the best answer. The point values are labeled next to each question.

The test is divided into three sections. When you finish you will be able to see your score instantly.

Everyone is expected to make corrections and the test is set up for you to make corrections in formative.

Good luck!

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Directions: Read each of the following questions carefully and choose the best answer. The point values are labeled next to each question.

The test is divided into three sections. When you finish you will be able to see your score instantly.

Everyone is expected to make corrections and the test is set up for you to make corrections in formative.

Good luck!

Match each definition with the appropriate vocabulary word. You will use each of the vocabulary words once.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Rosetta Stone		body preserved in a way to prevent it from decomposing
Hieroglyphics		fan-shaped region created when soil is deposited at the end of a river
Pyramid		large stone slab that was used to decode hieroglyphics
Delta		ruler of ancient Egypt
Mummy		traditionally considered the longest river in the world, with a length of over 4,000 miles, and made civilization possible in Egypt and Kush
Nile River		Egyptian writing system that used symbols to communicate sounds, words, and ideas
Obelisk		section of the Nile River with rapids and rocky terrain
Theocracy		stone tomb with triangle-shaped sides that come together to form a point on top
Cataract		system of government ruled by religious leaders
Pharaoh		tall pillar with four sides and a point at the top

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
C		Nile Delta
A		Lower Egypt
D		Upper Egypt
B		Kush

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the direction of the Nile River?

The Nile starts in the east and flows to the west.

The Nile starts in the north and flows to the south.

The Nile starts in the south and flows to the north.

The Nile starts in the west and flows to the east.

Why did the majority of the ancient Egyptians settle around the Nile Delta?

The area received a lot of rainfall each year for growing crops.

The buildup of soil made the land great for agriculture.

There were a lot of mountains that served as natural barriers.

Temperatures were warmer than in other parts of Egypt.

Why did the ancient Egyptians live along the Nile River?

The Egyptians could farm all year long using the floods of the Nile River.

The Egyptians did not have the necessary technology for irrigation.

The Egyptians lived in the desert and could not depend on rainfall.

The Egyptians wanted to avoid Kemet, which was the land of the dead.

Why was the pharaoh considered the most important leader in ancient Egypt?

The people believed that the pharaoh was a god.

The people elected the pharaoh to serve as their ruler.

The pharaoh prepared soldiers to serve in the military.

The pharaoh was the wealthiest person in ancient Egypt.

Which statement best describes the meaning of ma’at?

The ceremony where a person’s heart is weighed against the feather of truth to determine entry into the afterlife.

The idea of a cosmic harmony and balance that existed on Earth and across the universe.

The name of the pharaoh’s palace and could also be used as a title for the pharaohs themselves.

The place where all Egyptians wanted to  go after they had died on Earth and live in an eternal paradise.

What was the primary reason for mummification in ancient Egypt?

Doctors would use the body parts of mummies for organ donations and transplants.

Medical students would practice performing surgeries on mummies.

Mummies were valuable as decorations and could be sold for a lot of money.

The belief that a person’s body must still exist so the spirit can go to the afterlife.

Why were the pyramids filled with gold, jewelry, and other valuable possessions of the pharaoh?

The pyramids were banks that circulated the pharaoh’s extra money into the Egyptian economy to help all Egyptians.

The pyramids were museums that preserved and displayed Egyptian history for educational purposes during ancient times.

The pyramids were the most important palaces of the pharaoh and were used to impress leaders from other civilizations.

The pyramids were storage areas for these materials so the pharaoh’s spirit could enjoy them in the afterlife.

True or False: The ancient Egyptians constructed the pyramids out of limestone that weighed several tons and thousands of workers built them without wheels, cranes, and other technology.

True

False

How were historians able to use the Rosetta Stone to decode hieroglyphics?

It had an answer key that showed the translation for each hieroglyphic.

It had a numerical code that historians used to unlock the hieroglyphics.

It was the first object discovered that contained hieroglyphics.

It had the same statement written in both hieroglyphics and Greek.

How does the transfer of power work in a dynasty?

The title of pharaoh is awarded to a new person based on the decision of a hiring committee.

The title of pharaoh is earned through a physical competition between candidates.

The title of pharaoh is given to a new ruler according to the voting results of the people.

The title of pharaoh is passed down to a younger relative or another chosen successor.

All of the following responses were periods of time when Egypt’s government was strong and stable EXCEPT:

Middle Kingdom

New Kingdom

Old Kingdom

United Kingdom

Which statement best describes the artifact in this image?

The artifact was a crown that symbolized the unity between Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt.

The artifact was a gift from Kush to Egypt to celebrate friendship between the two civilizations.

The artifact was an early model for a pharaoh’s tomb by the architect Imhotep.

The artifact was a trophy awarded in a bowling tournament, which was invented in ancient Egypt.

True or False: The Great Pyramid of Giza was built during the reign of Ramesses the Great, who was the most famous pharaoh from the Old Kingdom.

True

False

Why did ancient Egypt expand its territory and become an empire during the New Kingdom?

The Egyptians feared future invasions and wanted to block all possible routes.

The Egyptians needed to expand their population to increase taxes.

The Egyptians wanted to bring their religion to new lands and convert people.

The Egyptians were ruled by the most famous pharaohs in their history.

Which position in Egypt’s social hierarchy was the second-in-command whose responsibilities included supervising the courts, tax collections, pyramid construction, and government officials?

monarch

pharaoh

priest

vizier

Which position in Egypt’s social hierarchy included builders, carpenters, jewelers, metalworkers, painters, sculptors, and stone cutters?

artisans

merchants

scribes

servants

True or False: Ancient Egypt was originally divided into two separate kingdoms; the northern half was called Upper Egypt and the southern half was called Lower Egypt.

True

False

What was the most common job in ancient Egypt?

artisan

farmer

merchant

scribe

Which of the following is the name of the limestone statue with the head of a pharaoh and the body of a lion?

Great Sphinx

Karnak

Tomb of Tutankhamun

Vatican Obelisk

Who was the god of the sun that created the world and people in Egyptian mythology?

Geb

Ma'at

Nut

Ra

Who was the god of the underworld and agriculture who determined if spirits of the dead could enter the afterlife at the Hall of Judgment in Egyptian mythology?

Amun

Nephthys

Osiris

Seth

True or False: The Egyptians left the brain inside the body during the mummification process because it was thought to be the spirit’s center of intelligence and necessary for the afterlife. They destroyed the heart because it was believed to be useless.

True

False

Why did the ancient Egyptians eventually stop building the pyramids?

It became more acceptable to bury the pharaohs in sand pits within ancient graveyards.

It was expensive to build the pyramids and they were targeted by tomb robbers.

The Nile River damaged the pyramids during each flood season.

The priests declared that it was against the law to build pyramids at the end of the Old Kingdom.

Which of the following images shows an example of hieroglyphics?

A

B

C

D

In what continent is Egypt located?

Europe

Asia

Africa

North America

Which pharaoh was the first to establish the Egyptian civilization and wear the crown that symbolized the unification of upper and lower Egypt?

Rameses II

Menes (Namer)

Hatshepsut

Akenhaten

Match each definition with the appropriate vocabulary word. You will use each of the vocabulary words once.

Rosetta Stone

body preserved in a way to prevent it from decomposing

Hieroglyphics 

 fan-shaped region created when soil is deposited at the end of a river

Pyramid

large stone slab that was used to decode hieroglyphics

Delta

ruler of ancient Egypt

Mummy

traditionally considered the longest river in the world, with a length of over 4,000 miles, and made civilization possible in Egypt and Kush

Nile River

Egyptian writing system that used symbols to communicate sounds, words, and ideas

Obelisk

section of the Nile River with rapids and rocky terrain

Theocracy 

stone tomb with triangle-shaped sides that come together to form a point on top

Cataract 

system of government ruled by religious leaders

Pharaoh 

 tall pillar with four sides and a point at the top

C

Nile Delta

A

Lower Egypt

D

Upper Egypt

B

Kush

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the direction of the Nile River?

The Nile starts in the east and flows to the west.

The Nile starts in the north and flows to the south.

The Nile starts in the south and flows to the north.

The Nile starts in the west and flows to the east.

Why did the majority of the ancient Egyptians settle around the Nile Delta?

The area received a lot of rainfall each year for growing crops.

The buildup of soil made the land great for agriculture.

There were a lot of mountains that served as natural barriers.

Temperatures were warmer than in other parts of Egypt.

Why did the ancient Egyptians live along the Nile River?

The Egyptians could farm all year long using the floods of the Nile River.

The Egyptians did not have the necessary technology for irrigation.

The Egyptians lived in the desert and could not depend on rainfall.

The Egyptians wanted to avoid Kemet, which was the land of the dead.

Why was the pharaoh considered the most important leader in ancient Egypt?

The people believed that the pharaoh was a god.

The people elected the pharaoh to serve as their ruler.

The pharaoh prepared soldiers to serve in the military.

The pharaoh was the wealthiest person in ancient Egypt.

Which statement best describes the meaning of ma’at?

The ceremony where a person’s heart is weighed against the feather of truth to determine entry into the afterlife.

The idea of a cosmic harmony and balance that existed on Earth and across the universe.

The name of the pharaoh’s palace and could also be used as a title for the pharaohs themselves.

The place where all Egyptians wanted to  go after they had died on Earth and live in an eternal paradise.

What was the primary reason for mummification in ancient Egypt?

Doctors would use the body parts of mummies for organ donations and transplants.

Medical students would practice performing surgeries on mummies.

Mummies were valuable as decorations and could be sold for a lot of money.

The belief that a person’s body must still exist so the spirit can go to the afterlife.

Why were the pyramids filled with gold, jewelry, and other valuable possessions of the pharaoh?

The pyramids were banks that circulated the pharaoh’s extra money into the Egyptian economy to help all Egyptians.

The pyramids were museums that preserved and displayed Egyptian history for educational purposes during ancient times.

The pyramids were the most important palaces of the pharaoh and were used to impress leaders from other civilizations.

The pyramids were storage areas for these materials so the pharaoh’s spirit could enjoy them in the afterlife.

True or False: The ancient Egyptians constructed the pyramids out of limestone that weighed several tons and thousands of workers built them without wheels, cranes, and other technology.

True

False

How were historians able to use the Rosetta Stone to decode hieroglyphics?

It had an answer key that showed the translation for each hieroglyphic.

It had a numerical code that historians used to unlock the hieroglyphics.

It was the first object discovered that contained hieroglyphics.

It had the same statement written in both hieroglyphics and Greek.

How does the transfer of power work in a dynasty?

The title of pharaoh is awarded to a new person based on the decision of a hiring committee.

The title of pharaoh is earned through a physical competition between candidates.

The title of pharaoh is given to a new ruler according to the voting results of the people.

The title of pharaoh is passed down to a younger relative or another chosen successor.

All of the following responses were periods of time when Egypt’s government was strong and stable EXCEPT:

Middle Kingdom

New Kingdom

Old Kingdom

United Kingdom

Which statement best describes the artifact in this image?

The artifact was a crown that symbolized the unity between Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt.

The artifact was a gift from Kush to Egypt to celebrate friendship between the two civilizations.

The artifact was an early model for a pharaoh’s tomb by the architect Imhotep.

The artifact was a trophy awarded in a bowling tournament, which was invented in ancient Egypt.

True or False: The Great Pyramid of Giza was built during the reign of Ramesses the Great, who was the most famous pharaoh from the Old Kingdom.

True

False

Why did ancient Egypt expand its territory and become an empire during the New Kingdom?

The Egyptians feared future invasions and wanted to block all possible routes.

The Egyptians needed to expand their population to increase taxes.

The Egyptians wanted to bring their religion to new lands and convert people.

The Egyptians were ruled by the most famous pharaohs in their history.

Which position in Egypt’s social hierarchy was the second-in-command whose responsibilities included supervising the courts, tax collections, pyramid construction, and government officials?

monarch

pharaoh

priest

vizier

Which position in Egypt’s social hierarchy included builders, carpenters, jewelers, metalworkers, painters, sculptors, and stone cutters?

artisans

merchants

scribes

servants

True or False: Ancient Egypt was originally divided into two separate kingdoms; the northern half was called Upper Egypt and the southern half was called Lower Egypt.

True

False

What was the most common job in ancient Egypt?

artisan

farmer

merchant

scribe

Which of the following is the name of the limestone statue with the head of a pharaoh and the body of a lion?

Great Sphinx

Karnak

Tomb of Tutankhamun

Vatican Obelisk

Who was the god of the sun that created the world and people in Egyptian mythology?

Geb

Ma'at

Nut

Ra

Who was the god of the underworld and agriculture who determined if spirits of the dead could enter the afterlife at the Hall of Judgment in Egyptian mythology?

Amun

Nephthys

Osiris

Seth

True or False: The Egyptians left the brain inside the body during the mummification process because it was thought to be the spirit’s center of intelligence and necessary for the afterlife. They destroyed the heart because it was believed to be useless.

True

False

Why did the ancient Egyptians eventually stop building the pyramids?

It became more acceptable to bury the pharaohs in sand pits within ancient graveyards.

It was expensive to build the pyramids and they were targeted by tomb robbers.

The Nile River damaged the pyramids during each flood season.

The priests declared that it was against the law to build pyramids at the end of the Old Kingdom.

Which of the following images shows an example of hieroglyphics?

A

B

C

D

In what continent is Egypt located?

Europe

Asia

Africa

North America

Which pharaoh was the first to establish the Egyptian civilization and wear the crown that symbolized the unification of upper and lower Egypt?

Rameses II

Menes (Namer)

Hatshepsut

Akenhaten