Ancient Egyptian and Israel Review

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Which of the following achievements was made possible by the regular and predictable flooding of the Nile river? Shadoof, Calendar, Temples, papyrus

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Calendar

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How did the development of a calendar impact Egyptian agricultural practices?

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The calendar allowed Egyptians to know when to plant and harvest crops.

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How did Egyptian agricultural practices impact Egyptian society?

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The Egyptian grew an abundance (surplus) of food which allowed them to trade and develop specialized labor.

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What role did the Nile River play in the development of Egypt's economy?

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The Nile River acted as a super highway for trade.

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Which two cities became Egypt's centers of trade?

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Memphis and Thebes

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How did the structure of ancient Egyptian society influence the relationships between different social classes and their roles in daily life?

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Ancient Egyptian society was organized with the Pharaoh at the top as a god-king, followed by priests, scribes, and farmers. Relationships between social classes were mainly hierarchical, with the Pharaohs and priests at the top holding power over the farmers, laborers, and slaves who worked to support society.

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Which of the following explains the polytheistic religion of ancient Egypt?

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Ancient Egyptians believed in many gods.

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Which of the following explains the Ancient Egyptians beliefs about the afterlife?

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The Ancient Egyptians believed their soul would be judged after death and that would determine their fate in the afterlife.

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Which of the following explains the reasons for mummification and the use of pyramids?

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Mummification preserves bodies for the afterlife; pyramids were burial tombs.

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Which of the following describes Egypt's growth under the leadership of Queen Hatshepsut and her economic policies? Options: Egypt faced economic decline due to Hatshepsut's policies., Queen Hatshepsut's leadership led to widespread famine and instability., Queen Hatshepsut built Egypt's economy through trade Queen Hatshepsut's leadership., Hatshepsut's reign was marked by military conquests rather than trade.

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Queen Hatshepsut built Egypt's economy through trade Queen Hatshepsut's leadership.