Egypt test questions

What aspect of egyptian sculpture most influenced the sculpture of later civilizations?

• focus on death
• focus on realism
• focus on religion
• focus on idealism

Why did egyptian trade networks first develop?

• shipbuilders needed wood
• pharaohs sent gifts to other rulers
• soldiers bartered with conquered people
• farmers needed new markets for curplus crops

How did architects in Egypt  determine a standard length for a cubit, which was traditionally the length of a man's arm from elbow to fingertips?

• by taking the longest step they could
• using rods or ropes with the standard length
• by measuring the tallest reed in the river
• using mathematical calculations and the sun

Why was the discovery of Tutankhamen's(Tut) tomb so special?

• he was the longest ruling leader
• little was known about him during this time period
• historians had not mentioned the location of his tomb
• the tomb still had everything inside of it undisturbed

Which ancient egyptian would use papyrus almost daily?

• jewelry make
• soldier
• stone cutter
• tax collector

Which statement best explains why the ancient Egyptians were buried with their prized possessions?

• the wanted their possessions to be preserved for centuries
• the wanted their possessions to help their bodies be identified
• they was their possessions to impress the gods
• the wanted their possessions to be available to them in the afterlife

"A Pharaoh named Akhenaton forced his subjects to worship only the sun god Aton". 
Which statement below best explains why this policy caused conflict in Egypt?

• the preferred worshipping the god Seth
• they viewed the sun god as a lesser god
• they were polytheistic and worshipped many gods
• many egyptians did not worship gods

How was life in Egypt before Menes united upper and lower egypt

• Priests were the most powerful class in Egyptian society
• egyptian peoples frequently fought wars against each other
• egypt was controlled by the rulers of middle eastern civilizations
• scribes were the most powerful class in egyptian society

Farmers in Egypt were required to pay a large portion of their crops for taxes, rent and

• charity
• religious tribute
• military protection
• gifts to the pharaoh

Which resident of Ancient Egypt would most likely have been enslaved?

• a craftsmen who insults the pharaoh
• a foreigner who brings disease to Egypt
• government official who is caught stealing
• an enemy soldier who is captured in war