Ancient Kingdoms
The Age of Pyramids was also known as the
A. Old Kingdom.
B. New Kingdom.
C. Middle Kingdom.
D. Late Kingdom.
A. Old Kingdom.
The pharaoh Khufu is best known as
A. a patron of the arts.
B. a great military commander.
C. the first female pharaoh.
D. the builder of the Great Pyramid.
D. the builder of the Great Pyramid.
The Great Pyramid at Giza was
A. the tallest structure in the eastern hemisphere.
B. one of the wonders of the ancient world.
C. the tomb built for Hatshepsut and her family.
D. built in a single year by a massive crew of workers.
B. one of the wonders of the ancient world.
What flourished during the reign of Senusret I?
A. art
B. literature
C. architecture
D. all of the above
D. all of the above
How many male Pharaohs were there in Ancient Egypt?
A. 106
B. 57
C. 163
D. 419
C. 163
Ancient Egypt's power reached its height during the
A. Old Kingdom.
B. New Kingdom.
C. Middle Kingdom.
D. Late Kingdom.
B. New Kingdom
How did Khufu reach his status as a god?
A. Egyptians held a vote and declared him a god.
B. A council of elders decided he was a god.
C. He declared himself a god.
D. He had that status from the moment he was born.
C. He declared himself a god.
What was the fate of Senusret's famous White Chapel?
A. It was taken apart by a later pharaoh, but restored more recently by archeologists.
B. It has remained intact since it was built as a lasting monument to Senusret.
C. It was completely destroyed in the 1700s when French armies used it for target practice.
D. It became a Christian chapel in the 1400s and was a famous pilgrimage site.
A. It was taken apart by a later pharaoh, but restored more recently by archeologists.
How did Hatshepsut come to power?
A. She led an army to overthrow the previous pharaoh and seize power.
B. She shared power with her male relatives at first, then took over as sole ruler.
C. She inherited her position as an older woman and ruled on her own from the beginning.
D. She campaigned for the position as a young woman and was elected to rule on her own.
B. She shared power with her male relatives at first, then took over as sole ruler.
How many female Pharaohs were leaders in Ancient Egypt?
1. Just 1 , Hatshepsut
2. 7 pharaohs
3. 3 pharaohs
4. 20 pharaohs
2. 7 pharaohs
Pharaohs functioned as
A. kings.
B. generals.
C. religious leaders.
D. all of the above
D. all of the above
The pharaoh Ramses II was best known for
A. being the first female pharaoh.
B. his military leadership.
C. promoting the arts and trade.
D. his Great Pyramid at Giza.
B. his military leadership.
Artisans created jewelry out of gold, copper, and gems such as
A. alabaster.
B. purple amethyst.
C. limestone.
D. pink granite
B. purple amethyst.
Why did Hatshepsut often portray herself as a man?
A. By law, the pharaoh had to be a man, so Hatshepsut had to disguise herself for the rest of her life.
B. Hatshepsut had always wished that she had been born a man, so she dressed and acted like a man.
C. Egyptians had always followed and respected male rulers, and Hatshepsut wanted that same respect.
D. Hatshepsut came to power through the army, where she had disguised herself as a man to fit in.
C. Egyptians had always followed and respected male rulers, and Hatshepsut wanted that same respect.
How do we know that the people who built the pyramids were NOT slaves?
A. It says so in heiroglyphics
B. They were well fed and given medical care
C. They were buried in the pyramids
D. Trick question, they were slaves
B. They were well fed and given medical care
The pyramids were built
A. as military fortresses, where Egyptians could seek protection during times of invasion.
B. as great tombs for pharaohs, who were thought to enter an afterlife that would never end.
C. as centers of religious worship, where Egyptians gathered inside to honor their gods.
D. as massive homes for the pharaohs, who enjoyed every luxury known to ancient Egyptians.
B. as great tombs for pharaohs, who were thought to enter an afterlife that would never end.
Which of the following describes the personality of Ramses II?
A. self-important
B. modest
C. self-conscious
D. weak
A. self-important
In "The Story of Sinuhe," why does Sinuhe leave Egypt?
A. He leaves to find work.
B. He searches for his lost son.
C. He fears for his own life.
D. He is hoping to find a wife.
C. He fears for his own life.
Why did Hatshepsut send five ships to the African kingdom of Punt?
A. to punish the kingdom for disrespecting her
B. to conquer the kingdom
C. to recapture her kidnapped husband
D. to exchange trade goods
D. to exchange trade goods
What is a death mask?
A. Mask placed over a mummy before going into a sarcophagus
B. A mask placed over the corpse immediately after death
C. A mask used to plays and muscials
D. A mask that caused death
A. Mask placed over a mummy before going into a sarcophagus
Which statement is true?
A. The New Kingdom remained at war with the Hittite Empire during the entire reign of Ramses II.
B. The Hittites conquered Egypt during the reign of Ramses and brought the New Kingdom to an end.
C. Ramses' most impressive project was a monument built to the Hittite Empire at Abu Simbel.
D. Ramses signed a peace treaty with the Hittite Empire, and the peace lasted beyond Ramses' death.
D. Ramses signed a peace treaty with the Hittite Empire, and the peace lasted beyond Ramses' death.
The most famous military campaign that Ramses II fought was against
A. the Persian Empire.
B. the British Empire.
C. the Hittite Empire.
D. the Nubian Empire.
C. the Hittite Empire.
In the documentary, what type of animal led the researchers to the secret chamber of the Great Pyramid of Giza?
A. Wolf
B. Jackel
C. Hippo
D. Eagles
B. Jackel
Hatshepsut left a stunning monument to her reign. The monument was
A. the Great Pyramid at Giza.
B. the great temple at Dayr al-Bahri.
C. the White Chapel.
D. the temple complex at Abu Simbel.
B. the great temple at Dayr al-Bahri.
Why did someone smash statues and attempt to erase Hatshepsut as Pharaoh?
A. Because they wanted her to leave
B. Because she was a female Pharaoh and they wanted to erase her from history
C. Hatshepsut smashed her own statues when she was mad
D. They were trying to take treasures from the ancient pyramid
B. Because she was a female Pharaoh and they wanted to erase her from history