World History Final Semester 1

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What geographic feature brought life to Egypt and allowed it to thrive and be successful? Options: The Nile River, mountains, cataracts

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The Nile River

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Who united Egypt and became the first pharaoh?

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Menes

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Which is TRUE about polytheism? Options: Gods are considered to be on the same level as everyone else, Anyone could be a god, There are many gods and goddesses, There is only one god

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There are many gods and goddesses

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What was the purpose of pyramids? Options: a place for Egyptians to pray, to serve as tombs for pharaohs, to serve as tombs for nobles, storage for grain

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to serve as tombs for pharaohs

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Which Egyptian ruler is known for expanding trade and building great monuments?

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Hatshepsut

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What is the Egyptian form of writing called?

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hieroglyphics

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Which of the following statements is NOT true of Egypt's pharaohs? Pharaohs were blamed if crops did not grow, Pharaohs were chosen by the priests and nobels, Pharaohs were believed to be gods and kings, Pharaohs had absolute power over all land and people

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Pharaohs were chosen by the priests and nobels

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A belief in ____________________ explained why Egyptians practiced mummification.

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afterlife

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Egyptian writing system

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hieroglyphics

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The discovery of his tomb taught us much about Egyptian burial practices.

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