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Egypt History Exam Review

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  • The first pyramids in Egypt..
    were created to worship the gods.
    were made in the New Kingdom.
    were shaped like flat rectangles.
    were step-pyramids, shaped like a large staircase.
  • Which of the following was NOT an invention that started in Egypt?
    Chariots
    Hieroglyphic writing
    Toothpaste
    Papyrus
  • Ancient Egyptians believed ...
    That there was only one god, the Sun.
    That there were many different gods.
    That the Pharaoh was not a god.
    That Anubis was the King of the Gods.
  • Which Kingdom was famous for the construction of the Pyramids?
    New Kingdom
    Old Kingdom
    Middle Kingdom
  • Put the social ranks in order from most-important to least-important.
    Pharaoh, Priests, Farmers, Artisans, Slaves
    Pharaoh, Soldiers, Priests, Artisans, Farmers, Slaves
    Pharaoh, Farmers, Slaves, Artisans, Scribes
    Pharaoh, Priests/Scribes, Artisans, Farmers, Slaves
  • Who is considered to be the last Pharaoh of Egypt?
    Nefertiti
    Cleopatra
    Narmer/Menes
    Rameses II
  • Which of the following is true about Pharaohs in Egypt?
    They often had more than one wife.
    They had little real power in Egypt.
    They grew their hair very long.
    They did not have many daily responsibilities.
  • Who were the Hyskos?
    The Greek sailors that found Egypt.
    A wealthy southern neighbor to Egypt that they traded with.
    The god of hiking and taking long walks.
    Enemies of Egypt that caused the end of the Middle Kingdom
  • Who was the first pharaoh of Egypt to unite the lower and upper kingdoms of Egypt?
    Menes/Narmer
    Cleopatra III
    Rameses II
    Tutankhamen
  • What did the farmers do during seasons when they could not farm?
    They had free time to do whatever they liked.
    They farmed all year long and did not have any free seasons.
    They had to work on public projects or join the miitary
    They volunteered at temples, writing prayers to the gods.
  • Which of these best describes Egyptian people in the ancient world?
    They were chaotic and violent, often causing trouble.
    They loved stability and order and disliked big changes.
    They did not really believe in magic or the gods.
    They were weak and not very creative.
  • Akhenaten was the Pharaoh famous for...
    changing the religion of Egypt to be monotheistic.
    creating the first written language.
    being killed by an asp.
    conquering their enemies in Greece.
  • This word means "Great House" and was the title of the ruler of Egypt.
    Pharaoh
  • Who was the great female pharaoh during the New Kingdom?
    Nubia
    Rameses III
    Rameses II
    Hapshepsut
  • Which of the following is NOT an effect of the Nile River?
    It was like a highway for trade in Egypt.
    It created good farmland from soil when it flooded.
    The Delta made invading Egypt difficult.
    It made communication between cities difficult.
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