History Chapter 3 Review

History Chapter 3 Review

by Katie Vance

Multiple Choice

The Kushites used two forms of writing including hieroglyphics and a form of script.

• True

• False 

Multiple Choice

Kush conquered Egypt and influenced Egyptian dress, gods, and hieroglyphics.

• True

• False 

Multiple Choice

The Kushites had an abundance of resources at the time of their decline

• True

• False 

Multiple Choice

The Aswan High Dam controlled annual flooding.

• True

• False 

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of canopic jars?

• They held the oils used to help preserve the body

• They held important organs taken from the body

• They held food that the spirit would need in the afterlife

• They were for storing papers that detailed the life of the person

Multiple Choice

Which god did the chief priest/embalmer dress up as during the process?

• Osiris

• Horus

• Anubis

• Thanos

Multiple Choice

What is the first step in the mummification process?

• Do a ritual dance

• Say a ritual prayer

• Take a selfie

• Pull the brains out

Multiple Choice

What is the only organ not removed from the body?

• Heart

• Brain

• Spleen

• Kidney

Multiple Choice

What substance was used to dry the body out?

• Salt

• Sun

• Natron

• Hair dryer

Multiple Choice

the last step in the Egyptian mummification process

• filled with spices

• removed from natron and wrapped

• brains pulled out

Fill in the Blank

One of the main themes of Egyptian music was the _____

Compare and contrast Egyptian polytheism with biblical truth. Include at least three differences.

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Multiple Choice

Trade grew in Kush because of its natural resources.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

became the ruling pharaoh of Egypt after the death of the queen 

• Ramses

• King Tut

• Thurmose III

​Importance of the Nile River

​provided water and food for Egypt

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the cataracts slowed the traffic in the water allowing for trade settlements. The cataracts also offered a defense system for the people of Egypt

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​provided transportation

​provided silt onto the farmlands for fertile soil

​Importance of the Nile

​Shadow was used to transport water from the Nile to Egyptian crops

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​Nilometer was used to measure the water level of the Nile River

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​Taxes of crops, land and livestock were based off the flooding of the Nile

Fill in the Blank

a fan shaped area of fertile land at the mouth of a river

Multiple Choice

Amenhotep IV changed his name to?

• King Tut

• Akhenaten

• Joseph

• Rameses IV

Multiple Choice

Egyptians believed a person traveled by boat to the ___ after death.

• Hall of Hades

• Hall of Paradise

• Hall of Judgment

Multiple Choice

A charm thought to have magical powers and bring good luck

• Sarcophagus

• Canopic jars

• Upper Egypt

• Amulet

Multiple Choice

The _____ was responsible to awaken and take care of the idol Horus.

• Queen

• Pharoah

• Ra

Multiple Choice

What is the name ANUBIS associated with?

• War

• Sun

• Wealth

• Mummification

• Non of the above

Multiple Choice

What is Anubis believed to be in Egyptian culture?

• god of the dead

• god of the afterlife

• god of the pharaohs

• god of glessings

Multiple Choice

Writing system used by the Ancient Egyptians

• Cartouche

• Pyramid

• Hieroglyphics

• Dynasty

Multiple Choice

The natural barriers in Egypt that discouraged invasion 

• The Nile and Deltas 

• Mediterranean Sea and cataracts

• Sahara and cataracts of the Nile 

• weapons of war 

​Kingdoms

​Old Kingdom: the Age of the Pyramids

​Middle Kingdom: peace and stability during this time

​New Kingdom: Egyptians enslaved the Israelites at this time

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​Moses was raised by Pharoah's daughter and led the Israelites

Multiple Choice

Egyptians often had the ____ buried with them.

• book of life

• book of friendship

• book of protection

• book of the dead 

Multiple Choice

Ancient Egyptians believed their king was ___________________

• a normal person

• a god on earth

• a priest

• a cat that came back to life

Multiple Choice

Egyptians had a written language using pictures. It was called ____________.

• cuneiform
• English
• hieroglyphics
• Cursive

Multiple Choice

How did the yearly flooding of the Nile River affect the people of Egypt?

• It isolated the settlements.

• It left silt that improved the soil.

• It spread diseases that destroyed whole empires.

• It attracted hunters and gatherers looking for wildlife.

Multiple Choice

Of these four groups, which one had the LOWEST social status?

• priests
• scribes
• artisans
• government officials

Multiple Choice

On which continent can ancient Egypt be found?

• Asia
• Africa
• South America
• Eurpoe

Multiple Choice

A reed plant that grows long the Nile River. Ancient Egyptians made baskets, sandals, river rafts, and paper from it.

• cataract
• delta
• papyrus
• embalming

Multiple Choice

The Egyptians and Mesopotamians were polytheistic people. What does this mean?

• They worshiped one god.

• They worshiped more than one god.

• They worshiped no gods.

• They worshiped objects in nature.

Multiple Choice

What land is located south of Ancient Egypt?

• Africa
• India
• Memphis
• Kush

Multiple Choice

What did the Egyptians consider the Nile River to be?

• The Gift of the Nile
• The Land with One river
• The Land Between Two Rivers
• The Fertile Crescent

Multiple Choice

What desert is located to the west of the Nile River?

• Sahara Desert
• Nubian Desrt
• Syrian Desert
• Mojave Desert

Multiple Choice

The largest group of Egyptian society was made up of

• farmers and workers

• artisans and merchants

• scribes and traders

• soldiers and nobles

Multiple Choice

The Nile River's flooding could be described as

• unpredictable

• destructive

• predictable

• rare

Multiple Choice

Why was papyrus important to ancient Egyptians?

• it made it easier to keep records and communicate
• it allowed them to sail too far away ports for trade
• it allowed them to create a system of writing
• it kept mice out of the granaries

Multiple Choice

Why did Egyptian Pharaohs need to be mummified?

• it was Egyptian style clothing

• to remove eye balls the gods would need

• to separate themselves from average Egyptians

• To prepare them for the afterlife

Multiple Choice

ancient Egyptian god of the underworld, resurrection, and agriculture

• Seth
• Horus
• Osiris
• Anubis

Multiple Choice

Hatshepsut was actually the queen of a pharaoh, King...

• ...Thutmose I.
• ...Thutmose II.
• ...Thutmose IlI.
• ...Thutmose IV.

Multiple Choice

After king Thutmose ll died, Hatshepsut  took the title of _____ to her nephew (Thutmose III) who was a baby and next in line.

• ‘regent’
• "pharaoh"
• "queen"
• "sister"

Multiple Choice

A regent is a kind of ________ for a pharaoh when they are too young to make decisions. 

• friend
• slave
• military
• guardian 

Multiple Choice

_______ played the role of ‘regent’ until suddenly, she decided that she was a pharaoh. 

• Hetshapsot
• Hatshepsut
• Happyshheepinasuit
• Hapshetsot

Multiple Choice

Hatshepsut began to dress in the same male pharaoh clothes and even wore the pharaoh ________ that was part of their sign of power.

• "sandals"
• “beard’
• "crown"
• "mustache"

Multiple Choice

Where was Howard Carter born?

• London

• Egypt

• Norfolk

• America

Multiple Choice

What famous object was inside the burial chamber that Howard Carter opened?

• Howard Carter's drawing

• a chisel

• a golden goblet

• Tutankhamun's sarcophagus

Multiple Choice

Why is called the "Rosetta Stone"?

• It was the name of the Pharaoh's wife

• It was one of the many Egyptian Gods

• It was discovered near the town of Rosetta

• It is about growing flowers, including roses

Multiple Choice

Which of these WAS NOT one of the scripts written on the Rosetta Stone?

• Greek

• Demotic

• Egyptian Hieroglyphics

• Arabic

Multiple Choice

Why was the Rosetta Stone so important?

• It allowed scholars to understand how the pyramids were built.

• It gave directions to the Temple at Karnak

• It helped scholars translate Egyptian Hieroglyphics.

• It was originally written by Ramses II

Multiple Choice

How long did it take to build The Great Pyramid of Giza?

• 15 years

• 25 years

• 20 years

• 3 years

Multiple Choice

What can you find inside the pyramid?

• antiques museum

• rooms

• burial chambers

• pet house

Multiple Choice

How many stone blocks were used to built the pyramid?

• 2.2 million

• 2.3 million

• 3.2 million

• 1.5 million

Multiple Choice

What did Ramses ll accomplish as a leader?

• A victory in war

• Building a strong military

• Expanding the empire

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

How did Ramses ll pass away?

• Athritis

• Tumor

• Heart Attack

• Heart Failure

Ramses II

Egypt was never more powerful than during Ramses' long reign.

A King for 66 Years

Ramses II ruled Egypt for 66 years. In fact, he lived to be 90ish years old. The average Egyptian died in their 30s. This was one reason the Egyptians were sure Ramses was a god on earth.

Egyptians and the Hittites

The Egyptians and the Hittites were enemies. Ramses II led an army against his enemy. Legends say Ramses II acted very bravely as he drove his chariot directly at the Hittite army.

Egypt After Ramses

After Ramses died, the government of Egypt slowly weakened. Outside powers attacked and ruled Egypt. Alexander the Great and eventually the Romans conquered and ruled Egypt.