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According to the passage, how did Isis resurrect [bring back to life] Osiris?
She collected his pieces and patched him back together
Invaded Kush and destroyed Meroë
Axum
Imhotep was the first great engineer who built the pyramids
True
This ruler united Upper and Lower Egypt
Narmer
Looking at the map, where is the Nile delta located?
It is located where the Nile River meets the Mediterranean Sea
According to the passage, with whom did Horus fight for dominion, or rule, over Egypt?
His uncle, Seth
Pharaoh who tried to start a new religion based on one deity, Aton
Amenhotep IV
During the Old Kingdom, the capital city was Memphis
True
The natural barrier that protected Egypt in the south was the
Cataracts
Looking at the map, how did the cataracts contribute to the development of ancient Egypt’s civilization?
They formed natural boundaries that kept Egypt protected from invasion
According to the passage, what role did Osiris take after his resurrection, or return to life?
Lord of the afterworld
Capital city of Egypt during the Middle Kingdom
Thebes
Incense is a material used to make furniture
False
The king who drove the Hyksos out of Egypt was
Ahmose
Look at the map. What landforms bordered Egypt on the east and west, and how did these contribute to the development of ancient Egyptian civilization?
Deserts bordered Egypt on the east and west and their scorching heat and difficult terrain kept invaders away. They formed natural defenses, allowing the Egyptian culture to thrive
According to the timeline, in which dynasty did the pharaohs lose power for 200 years?
Old Kingdom
Egyptian sun god
Re
Savannas are fertile marshes
False
The Nile River’s flooding could be described as
Rare
Look at the map on the previous page. Which major sea is located east of Egypt and why was it helpful to the development of ancient Egypt?
The Red Sea is located east of the Nile. It was useful for travel and trade, especially with other cultures to the east
According to the time line, during which time period did the Hyksos conquer Egypt?
1700–1550 b.c.
Egyptian river god
Hapi
Pharaohs and other rulers exchanged envoys to maintain close ties
True
How would you characterize the actions of some Egyptian gods
Violent
Looking at the map, why did the location of Giza make it a thriving city?
Like Memphis, it was close to the fertile Nile delta and Mediterranean Sea