Geography
How does the annual flooding of the Nile affect farmers in the Nile River Valley?
a. It destroys whatever crops have not been harvested by late spring.
b. It enriches the soil with new nutrients carried in from upriver.
b. It enriches the soil with new nutrients carried in from upriver.
Why were ancient Egyptians buried with their prized possessions?
They wanted their possessions to be available to them in the afterlife.
What did the tradition of mummifying the dead give ancient Egyptian doctors?
a. a wide knowledge of medicinal plants and herbs
b. a thorough understanding of the anatomy of the human body
c. the ability to fix broken bones and cure unhealthy teeth
b. a thorough understanding of the anatomy of the human body
Which statement best explains why Egypt had multiple trade relationships with other civilizations?
a. Egypt had mineral resources that other civilizations did not.
b. Egyptians needed to import most necessities in order to survive.
c. Egypt was able to grow grains and food that other civilizations needed.
c. Egypt was able to grow grains and food that other civilizations needed.
Ancient Egyptians mummified the deceased to...
preserve bodies for the afterlife
The Nile River empties into which body of water?
the Mediterranean Sea
Which group had the highest social status during the reign of the pharaohs?
temple priests
What were ancient Egyptians able to do as a result of the invention of papyrus?
keep records of transactions
During the New Kingdom of Egypt, Pharaoh's such as ________________________________ focused on
building a great empire. She was one of the few women to rule Egypt.
Hatshepsut
True or false:
Did the ancient Egyptian believe that the afterlife was similar to life on earth?
True
Which of these geographic features is in the lower part of Egypt?
a. the Nile River Delta
b. the City of Thebes
c. the Nubian Desert
d. the Valley of the Kings
a. the Nile River Delta
Why was ancient Egypt ruled by 31 different dynasties?
Ancient Egyptian often fought over who would be their ruler.
True or false:
Egyptian's focus on death most influenced the sculpture of later civilizations?
False. Egyptian sculpture focused on realism.
What was one focus of Queen Hatshepsut's rule?
a. expanding foreign trade
b. enlarging foreign territory
a. expanding foreign trade
Which statement describes Egypt's Early Dynastic Period?
a. Egypt increased its trade with outside people
b. The Egyptian empire expanded into the Middle East
c. Upper and Lower Egypt were unified under a single ruler.
c. Upper and Lower Egypt were unified under a single ruler.
Which statement best explains one of the factors that allowed ancient Egypt to grow rich and develop an advanced civilization?
a. An abundant supply of natural resources allowed Egypt to shift from agriculture to industry before other civilizations could.
b. Fertile soil helped Egypt produce surplus crops that could be traded for luxury goods.
b. Fertile soil helped Egypt produce surplus crops that could be traded for luxury goods.
The old Kingdom period of Egyptian history ended when...
the pharaohs lost control over several Egyptian cities
Which ancient Egyptians would have made almost daily use of papyrus?
a tax collector
How did ancient Egyptian merchants measure length?
Length was measured using cubits
Why was Tutankhamen's tomb so special?
Tutankhamen's tomb was so special because it still contained everything that had originally been placed inside.
What desert was to the east of Egypt?
the Arabian Desert
How do cultures learn from one another?
Through trade
What affect did the invention of irrigation systems have on ancient Egypt?
It allowed agriculture to spread beyond the river valley.
How did trade begin in ancient Egypt?
Pharaoh's used to send gifts to other pharaohs
Which of these devices from today is most similar to something that an ancient Egyptian merchant would have used?
a. a water hose
b. a lawnmower
c. a scale
d. a binder
c. a scale