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What effects did being surrounded by the Sahara Desert have on ancient Egyptian civilization?
1. Ancient Egypt's interaction with other cultures was limited
2. Ancient Egypt was forced to depend on the Nile for survival
How did natural disasters plague ancient Egypt?
1. Too little flooding led to drought.
2. Too much flooding destroyed infrastructure.
Which of these are natural wonders of the ancient world?
1. Nile River
2. Sahara Desert
Describe the traditional economy of ancient Egypt
1. Cities were centers of production and trade
2. Its trade network centered around the Nile River
3. Its economy was strengthened by trade with Nubia
4. It relied on a merchant class and trading partners for success
5. It traded with places across the Mediterranean, including Mesopotamia
Why did the Nile River become a "superhighway" for trade?
1. Merchants could ship goods to Nubia using the Nile River
2. Ancient Egypt was built along the shores of the Nile River
3. The Sahara Desert limited interactions with other cultures and regions
How did the scarcity of resources in ancient Egypt's geographic location affect its culture and politics?
1. Egypt fought with neighboring civilizations to gain resources.
2. Egypt traded with other regions, which led to cultural exchange
Which leader united both Upper and Lower Egypt under one government?
King Narmer (Menes)
Which statement does NOT describe ancient Egyptian pharaohs?
They were democratically elected by Egyptians
Describe the command economy ancient Egypt had for a time.
1. Pharaohs controlled trade, resources, and construction projects
2. The government controlled and regulated ancient Egypt's economy
3. Pharaohs made economic decisions that influenced future development
What writing system did ancient Egyptians create and use for record keeping?
hieroglyphics
Which of these statements does NOT describe the Book of the Dead?
It was originally written by King Tutankhamun during his reign as pharaoh
Why was mummification important to the ancient Egyptians?
They believed the person's spirit continued living and needed its body in the afterlife
Why was the calendar an important achievement for the ancient Egyptians?
It helped them know when to plant and harvest crops
Who invented the ancient Egyptian "step" pyramid?
Imhotep
Identify examples of Egyptian architecture.
1. Obelisks
2. Pyramids
3. Sphinx at Giza
How did Queen Hatshepsut contribute to ancient Egypt?
1. Focused on economic policies and trade
2.She established political ties with other nations
3. She helped develop Egypt's art and architecture
4.She sent merchants to trade for goods that Egyptians needed.
Nubia adopted many aspects of Egyptian culture, including its language, clothing, politics, gods, and pyramids. What term BEST describes this influence of Egyptian civilization on Nubia?
Cultural Diffusion
Who changed the state religion to focus on the god Aton and built a new capital city?
Akhenaten
How did Tutankhamun contribute to ancient Egypt?
He revived the worship of many gods and restored temples to them
How did Ramses the Great contribute to ancient Egypt?
He focused on military conquests and reclaiming land