Row One
When was ancient Egypt the most powerful and prosperous
During the New Kingdom
The soil of the Nile River Valley is best characterized
fertile
In order to construct the pyramids, the Egyptians needed to be proficient in engineering and
mathematics
What effect did continued trade with Egypt have on Kush civilization?
A Kushites adopted many of the elements of Egyptian culture.
B Kushites learned to navigate the Nile River.
C Kushites stopped trading with other African kingdoms.
D Kushites wanted to leave their country and move to Egypt.
A Kushites adopted many of the elements of Egyptian culture.
In ancient Egypt, those responsible for using hieroglyphics to record important information and maintain records were called
scribes.
How were Egyptian farmers able to produce enough food to create a surplus?
They used complex irrigation systems to control water from the Nile.
Because there was less land to farm in Kush than in Egypt,
A Kushites were more motivated to trade.
B many Kushites moved to Egypt.
C Kushites became accomplished sailors on the Nile.
D Kushites sold their surplus grain to Egypt.
A Kushites were more motivated to trade.
How did the development of hieroglyphics and the invention of papyrus lead to the growth of civilization in Egypt and contribute to the growth of other civilizations?
Here is an example of a multiple-choice question (MCQ) based on the development of hieroglyphics and the invention of papyrus:
How did the development of hieroglyphics and the invention of papyrus contribute to the growth of civilization in Egypt and other civilizations?
A) By allowing for the creation of complex legal codes and the development of international trade
B) By enabling the Egyptians to communicate only within their own borders, limiting their influence
C) By facilitating record-keeping, trade, and cultural exchange, leading to advancements in administration and communication
D) By focusing solely on religious texts, which hindered the spread of ideas to other civilizations
C) By facilitating record-keeping, trade, and cultural exchange, leading to advancements in administration and communication
How did Egypt’s grain surplus encourage people to become artisans?
A Weavers and potters created containers for storing surplus crops.
B Roads needed to be built to carry surplus crops to markets.
C Farmers hired craftworkers to make new agricultural tools.
D Rulers used the surpluses to buy goods such as cloth, jewelry, and luxury goods.
D Rulers used the surpluses to buy goods such as cloth, jewelry, and luxury goods.
The Book of the Dead is a well-known piece of ancient Egyptian literature that
is a guide to the afterlife for the souls of the dead.
The geography of ancient Egypt included vast desert areas of burning sands known as
the Red Land.
What functions did Egypt’s bureaucracy perform for the pharaoh? Choose the TWO correct answers.
A The bureaucracy collected taxes from farmers.
B The bureaucracy laid plans for irrigation of the Nile.
C The bureaucracy handled and produced currency.
D The bureaucracy distributed surpluses to officials, priests, and merchants.
A The bureaucracy collected taxes from farmers.
D The bureaucracy distributed surpluses to officials, priests, and merchants.
From top to bottom, what is the correct order of the social structure of ancient Egypt?
A Pharaoh, Scribes, Priests, Merchants, Farmers
B Pharaoh, Priests, Scribes, Farmers, Merchants
C Pharaoh, Priests, Scribes, Merchants, Farmers
D Pharaoh, Priests, Farmers, Scribes, Merchants
C Pharaoh, Priests, Scribes, Merchants, Farmers
In order to overcome death, Egyptians believed that they needed to
preserve their bodies in the afterlife.
Name 7 Egyptian Gods
Major Gods and Goddesses
Other Key Deities
Lesser Known Deities and Spirits
Mythological Figures and Spirits
Key Deified Concepts
Why did Egypt conquer most of Kush during the Middle Kingdom and the New Kingdom?
A) To control trade routes and resources, especially gold and other precious minerals.
B) To expand their territory for strategic military advantage over neighboring empires.
C) To spread Egyptian religious beliefs and practices.
D) To protect Egypt from the frequent invasions of neighboring civilizations.
A) To control trade routes and resources, especially gold and other precious minerals.
Which Egyptian god was the god of the underworld and judged the souls of the dead?
Osiris
How were the ancient Egyptians’ advancements in the fields of astronomy and mathematics helpful to farmers?
They helped farmers track the flooding of the Nile and plan planting and harvesting cycles.
What was the primary purpose of the Great Pyramids of Giza?
To be tombs for the pharaohs
Which pharaoh is famous for his great building projects and for signing the first known peace treaty with the Hittites?
Ramses II
What were major Kushite accomplishments? Choose the TWO correct answers.
A the invention of one of the world’s first alphabets
B the defeat of Assyrian and Babylonian troops
C the development of Africa’s first ironworking center
D peace treaties with the Babylonians, the Syrians, and the Hittites
A the invention of one of the world’s first alphabets
C the development of Africa’s first ironworking center
What were possible consequences of a drought in ancient Egypt? Choose the TWO correct answers.
A Forest fires would break out and destroy homes.
B The yield of grain crops would decrease.
C Not having enough food would cause people to go hungry.
D The sands would become hot and burning.
B The yield of grain crops would decrease.
C Not having enough food would cause people to go hungry.
How did Hatshepsut change Egypt during her reign as pharaoh?
A She expanded Egypt by engaging in wars of conquest.
B She founded a new dynasty that ruled Egypt for generations.
C She established Alexandria as a major center of learning.
D She increased Egypt’s wealth by expanding trade.
D She increased Egypt’s wealth by expanding trade.
Read the story of Horus and Seth.
After the god Osiris became king of Egypt, his brother Seth took the form of a monster and killed him out of jealousy. Osiris’s son Horus and his uncle Seth competed in many contests to settle the argument over who was the true king of Egypt. In the end, Horus emerged victorious. His victory united the kingdoms of Egypt and ushered in an era of peace and prosperity. From that day forward, the people of Egypt considered each pharaoh to be Horus in the form of a human.
What was the significance of this story to ancient Egyptians?
Pharaohs were considered gods on Earth, and therefore powerful.
Ideas spread from Egypt to other lands through the buying and selling of goods and services, which is called
commerce