6th Grade SS Benchmark Review Quarter 2

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What was the significance of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922?

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It showed how ancient Egypt celebrated past leaders.

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Which numeral on the map represents the body of water the Israelites crossed?

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Numeral II

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What do the images suggest about the history of ancient Egypt and Nubia?

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Ancient Egypt and Nubia shared similar traditions due to cultural diffusion.

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Which feature of Egyptian geography is identified by Numeral I? Options: the Red Sea, the Sahara Desert, the Nile River, the Mediterranean Sea

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the Nile River

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Which feature of Egyptian geography is identified by Numeral II? Options: the Mediterranean Sea, the Red Sea, the Nile Delta, the Sahara Desert

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the Sahara Desert

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Which answer choice BEST explains the result of the event described in the text? Options: Israel's long civil war with Judah led Rome to conquer the region and exile the Jewish people. , Rival empires like the Assyrians and Babylonians conquered the divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah., Jewish people returning from the Babylonian Captivity united the Israelites against the Assyrians., The Jewish people united under King David to defeat neighboring kingdoms and expand their borders.

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Rival empires like the Assyrians and Babylonians conquered the divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah.

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How did the pharaoh's religious position affect Egyptian society?

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It inspired loyalty to the pharos and contributed to a stable society.

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According to the information on the map, what was the impact of Queen Hatshepsut's leadership?

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Hatshepsut improved the economy of the Egyptian empire by trading with nearby kingdoms.