Egyptian Power
What was the most powerful and prosperous time in ancient Egypt?
This period saw the rise of famous pharaohs like Ramses II and Tutankhamun.
A. The reign of Narmer
B. The Old Kingdom
C. The Middle Kingdom
D. The New Kingdom
D. The New Kingdom
How did Egypt's grain surplus encourage people to become artisans?
This is how extra grain helped people become artisans in ancient Egypt.
A. Artisans made containers to store the extra grain.
B. Roads were needed to transport the extra grain.
C. Farmers hired artisans to make new tools.
D. Rulers used the extra grain to buy goods from artisans.
**D. Rulers used the extra grain to buy goods from artisans.**
Why was Meroë a good location for the new capital of Kush?
These are the TWO reasons why Meroë was a good choice for the new capital of Kush.
A. It was near iron and trade routes.
B. It had less rain and flooding than Napata.
C. It was farther away from the Nile River.
D. It had fewer resources but was farther from Egypt.
**A. It was near iron and trade routes.**
**B. It had less rain and flooding than Napata.**
Who had the least amount of power in ancient Egyptian society?
A. Scribes
B. Merchants
C. Slaves
D. Farmers
**C. Slaves**
What did Egyptians believe they needed to do to overcome death?
Egyptians believed they needed to do this to their bodies after death.
A. Give gold and grain to the pharaoh.
B. Preserve their bodies for the afterlife.
C. Burn their bodies in a temple.
D. Bury their bodies next to the Nile River.
**B. Preserve their bodies for the afterlife.**
Why were the Kushites more motivated to trade than the Egyptians?
Kush had less farmland than Egypt, so they did this instead.
A. They had less land to farm.
B. Many Kushites moved to Egypt.
C. Kushites became skilled sailors on the Nile.
D. Kushites sold extra grain to Egypt.
**A. They had less land to farm.**
How did Hatshepsut make Egypt a more powerful kingdom?
This female pharaoh made Egypt richer by doing this.
A. She conquered other lands.
B. She started a new dynasty.
C. She made Alexandria a center of learning.
D. She expanded trade.
**D. She expanded trade.**
What is the best way to describe the soil of the Nile River Valley?
This word describes the rich soil of the Nile River Valley, perfect for growing crops.
A. Fertile
B. Dry
C. Rocky
D. Barren
A. Fertile
How did Kush's location help it become a strong kingdom?
Kush's location helped it become powerful because of this.
A. It made them compete with Egypt.
B. It connected them to trade routes between Africa and Egypt.
C. It allowed them to grow enough food for themselves.
D. It allowed them to travel by boat.
**B. It connected them to trade routes between Africa and Egypt.**
Why were scribes respected in ancient Egyptian society?
A. They were the best farmers.
B. They could read and write.
C. They were strong warriors.
D. They were related to the pharaoh.
**B. They could read and write.**
Why was the story of Horus defeating Seth significant to ancient Egyptians?
This is why the story of Horus and Seth was important to the Egyptians.
A. Horus, as the sun god, brought light and life to Egypt.
B. It showed that pharaohs were like gods on Earth and very powerful.
C. Priests in Horus's temple were also considered gods.
D. People were afraid of Seth and tried to avoid making him angry.
**B. It showed that pharaohs were like gods on Earth and very powerful.**
Besides engineering, what other skill was necessary for the Egyptians to build the pyramids?
Egyptians needed to be good at this, as well as engineering, to build the pyramids.
A. Astronomy
B. Mathematics
C. Chemistry
D. Anatomy
**B. Mathematics**
What did the Egyptians use to keep track of the Nile River's flooding?
This is how the Egyptians measured the rise and fall of the Nile's floodwaters.
A. A sundial
B. A water clock
C. A nilometer
D. A calendar
**C. A nilometer**
What were TWO possible consequences of a drought in ancient Egypt?
These TWO things could happen if the Nile River didn't flood enough.
A. Forest fires would destroy homes.
B. Fewer crops would grow.
C. People would go hungry without enough food.
D. The desert sands would become extremely hot.
**B. Fewer crops would grow.**
**C. People would go hungry without enough food.**
What were TWO major accomplishments of the Kushite civilization?
These TWO things show how advanced the Kushites were.
A. They invented one of the world's first alphabets.
B. They defeated the powerful Assyrian and Babylonian armies.
C. They created the first ironworking center in Africa.
D. They made peace treaties with the Babylonians, Syrians, and Hittites.
**B. They defeated the powerful Assyrian and Babylonian armies.**
**C. They created the first ironworking center in Africa.**
Who used hieroglyphics to record important information in ancient Egypt?
These people were like ancient Egyptian record keepers.
A. Artisans
B. Bureaucrats
C. Pharaohs
D. Scribes
**D. Scribes**
What was the purpose of the "Book of the Dead"?
This famous Egyptian book helped the dead find their way in the afterlife.
A. A guide to the afterlife.
B. A list of important dead people.
C. An explanation of how pharaohs became rulers.
D. A story about a scribe who killed a pharaoh.
**A. A guide to the afterlife.**
What did the ancient Egyptians call the vast desert areas of burning sands?
This is what the Egyptians called the vast desert areas in their country.
A. Upper Egypt
B. Lower Egypt
C. The Black Land
D. The Red Land
**D. The Red Land**
What name did the Egyptians give to the area upstream on the Nile River, where the land was higher?
This is what the Egyptians called the southern part of their kingdom.
A. Lower Egypt
B. Upper Egypt
C. Western Egypt
D. Eastern Egypt
**B. Upper Egypt**
What is the term for the buying and selling of goods and services that helped spread Egyptian ideas?
This is the word for buying and selling goods and services, which helped spread Egyptian ideas.
A. Commerce
B. Artistry
C. Bureaucracy
D. Mercantilism
**A. Commerce**
How did trading with Egypt change the civilization of Kush?
Trading with Egypt had this effect on the Kushites.
A. Kushites adopted many parts of Egyptian culture.
B. Kushites learned to navigate the Nile River.
C. Kushites stopped trading with other African kingdoms.
D. Kushites wanted to move to Egypt.
**A. Kushites adopted many parts of Egyptian culture.**
How was the social structure of ancient Egypt organized?
This is the order of people in ancient Egypt, from the most powerful to the least.
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**
Which god was known as the god of the dead and the underworld?
This Egyptian god was associated with the afterlife and mummification.
A. Ra
B. Horus
C. Osiris
D. Seth
**C. Osiris**
What was the purpose of tomb paintings in ancient Egypt?
This is why the Egyptians decorated their tombs with paintings.
A. To give the dead person the objects shown in the paintings.
B. To show how rich the dead person was.
C. To tell the story of the dead person's life.
D. To make a beautiful resting place for the dead.
**C. To tell the story of the dead person's life.**
Why did the pharaoh have complete control over the people of ancient Egypt?
This is what allowed the pharaoh to have absolute power in ancient Egypt.
A. The people voted for the pharaoh.
B. The pharaoh inherited the throne from their parents.
C. The people believed the pharaoh was a god.
D. The pharaoh had the strongest army.
**C. The people believed the pharaoh was a god.**
What was the main form of transportation used by the ancient Egyptians on the Nile River?
A. Chariots B. Horses C. Sailboats D. Camels
**C. Sailboats**
What natural resource found in Kush was important for making tools and weapons?
This was a valuable resource that helped the Kushites become wealthy and powerful.
A. Gold
B. Iron
C. Silver
D. Copper
**B. Iron**
What were TWO functions of the bureaucracy in ancient Egypt?
These TWO things were the jobs of Egypt's bureaucracy.
A. Collecting taxes from farmers.
B. Planning the irrigation of the Nile.
C. Making and handling money.
D. Giving extra resources to officials and priests.
**A. Collecting taxes from farmers.**
**D. Giving extra resources to officials and priests.**
What mythical creature had the body of a lion and the head of a human?
A. Griffin
B. Minotaur
C. Centaur
D. Sphinx
**D. Sphinx**
What innovative technology did the Egyptians develop to bring water to their crops in the dry climate?
This is how the Egyptians were able to create such a successful civilization in a desert environment.
A. Building long aqueducts
B. Collecting rainwater in cisterns
C. Creating a system of irrigation canals and shadufs
D. Desalinating seawater
**C. Creating a system of irrigation canals and shadufs**