Ancient Egypt's Power
Geography and Resources
Social Structure and Roles
Achievements and Culture
Trade and Economy
100
When was ancient Egypt the most powerful and prosperous?
Ancient Egypt was most powerful and prosperous during the New Kingdom (c. 1550–1070 BCE).
100
The soil of the Nile River Valley is best characterized as what?
Fertile
100
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
100
Ideas spread from Egypt to other lands through the buying and selling of goods, which is called what?
Commerce
100
Because there was less land to farm in Kush than in Egypt, what did Kushites become more motivated to do?
Trade
200
What was the significance of the story of Horus and Seth to ancient Egyptians?
A Horus brought light and life to the people of Egypt as the sun god.
B Pharaohs were considered gods on Earth, and therefore powerful.
C Priests of Horus’s temple in Thebes were also considered gods.
D The people feared Seth and tried to avoid his wrath.
Pharaohs were considered gods on Earth, and therefore powerful.
200
The geography of ancient Egypt included vast desert areas known as what?
A Upper Egypt.
B Lower Egypt.
C the Black Land.
D the Red Land.
D the Red Land.
200
In ancient Egypt, those responsible for using hieroglyphics to record important information were called what?
Scribes
200
The Book of the Dead is a well-known piece of ancient Egyptian literature that serves what purpose?
A is a guide to the afterlife for the souls of the dead.
B is a list of important citizens and officials who died.
C explains the succession of pharaohs.
D tells the story of an Egyptian scribe who killed a pharaoh.
A is a guide to the afterlife for the souls of the dead.
200
What were the advantages of establishing Meroë as the new capital of Kush?
A Meroë was located near iron deposits and trade routes.
B Meroë received less rain and flooding than Napata.
C Meroë was a safer distance from the Nile.
D Meroë had fewer natural resources, but was farther from Egypt.
A Meroë was located near iron deposits and trade routes.
300
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.
300
How did its location help Kush become a powerful kingdom? Look at the map for help.
A It created competition with the powerful Egyptian kingdom.
B It provided a trading link between Africa south of the Sahara and Egypt.
C It allowed the Kushites to grow enough food to be self-sufficient.
D It allowed the Kushites to travel by boat, which was faster than by foot.
B It provided a trading link between Africa south of the Sahara and Egypt.
300
What functions did Egypt’s bureaucracy perform for the pharaoh? Choose two 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.
300
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.
300
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.
400
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.
400
In order to construct the pyramids, the Egyptians needed to be proficient in engineering and what other subject?
mathematics
400
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.
400
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
400
In order to overcome death, Egyptians believed that they needed to
A pay tribute to the pharaoh in gold and grain.
B preserve their bodies in the afterlife.
C burn their bodies in the temple to become smoke.
D have their bodies buried beside the Nile.
B preserve their bodies in the afterlife.
500
Which Vegas hotel is a pyramid?
The Luxor
500
Which desert is Las Vegas located in?
Las Vegas is located in the Mojave Desert
500
Who is the Governor of Las Vegas?
Joe Lombardo
500
Las Vegas has the biggest win in gambling history: In 2003, a software engineer from Los Angeles won million dollars at the Excalibur Casino in Las Vegas. How much did they win?
$39.7million
500
How many hotel rooms are there in Las Vegas?
155,000