Geography
Art
Pharoahs
Social Class
War
100
Egypt was called the gift of the Nile. Why?
The Nile brought life to Egypt through water, irrigation, and protection.
100
Why did the Egyptians build their pyramids to be grand and spectacular?
Because they reflected the pharoah's importance.
100
Whose tomb was discovered in 1922 that taught us much about Egyptian burial practices and beliefs?
King Tutankhamen
100
Who would the people of Egypt blame if crops did not grow or if disease struck?
The pharoah because he was both ruler and god.
100
What conclusion can you make about Egypt's resources?
A it was a rich country B it was a poor country C its resources were being heavily taxed D its resources were being sent to help other countries
200
What is a delta?
a triangle-shaped area of land
200
How did the Rosetta Stone help scholars and historians in thier study of hieroglyphics?
It provided a Greek text that matched the early Egyptian writing.
200
What is Ramses the Great best remembered for?
a great warrior and builder
200
Which of the following did not cause social classes to appear during the Old Kingdom?
A need for government officials B increase in farming C Sumerian influences D increase in population
200
What factor contributed most to the growth of trade in the New Kingdom?
A Egypt's defeat of the Sinai Peninsula B Egypt's creation of an army C Egypt's conquest of distant lands D Egypt's creation of the pyramids
300
The Nile was a good place to settle. Why?
The geography included areas for farming.
300
Would you normally find a sphinx inside an Egyptian temple?
No. They were found outside leading up to the temples.
300
What was the title used by rulers of Egypt?
pharoah
300
What is a noble?
people from rich and powerful families
300
After the wars in the Middle Kingdom, what did Egypt do?
create a professional army
400
How did cataracts help Egypt?
Cataracts protected Egypt from invaders.
400
Why were the tombs filled with art, jewelry, and other treasures?
Egyptians believed the dead enjoyed such materials in the afterlife.
400
What did Queen Hatsheput work to do?
increase trade
400
What job employed most people in Egypt?
farmer
400
What weakened the New Kingdom?
fighting and the invasions of the Hittites and the Sea Peoples
500
How many cataracts are along the Nile river?
6
500
Which statement best summarizes the way people are represented in Egyptian painting?
Upper bodies are shown straight on, while heads and legs are seen from the side.
500
What was the most likely cause of King Tut's death?
infection in his knee from either battle or a nasty fall
500
List in order from the top to the bottom the social classes
Pharoah Nobles Scribes and Craftspeople Farmers, Servant, and Slaves
500
Why would you want to be a soldier?
Because you gained a rise in status and received land payment.
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