Chapter 5: Ancient Egypt Lessons 3-4

The pharaohs had a canal built connecting the Nile to the Red Sea, opening up trade routes to Arabia.

• True

• False

The Egyptians learned how to steer horse-drawn chariots from the Hittites.

• True

• False

The Egyptians traded goods such as wheat, gold, and tools to the Phoenicians for much needed wood.

• True

• False

During the New Kingdom, pharaoh Thutmose III’s armies conquered many areas and slavery became more widespread in Egypt.

• True

• False

During the Middle Kingdom, Egypt conquered new territories, the pharaohs made many improvements, and

• a civil war divided Egypt

• many pyramids were built

• Memphis became the capital city

• the arts flourished

What was the main reason the Middle Kingdom ended?

• A woman pharaoh, Hatsheput, came into power

• Nubia conquered Eypt

• The Hyksos, warriors from western Asia, conquered Egypt

• Trade decreased greatly

This ruler avoided military conquests and expanded Egypt’s economy.

• Hatshepsut

• Nefertiti

• Ramses II

• Thutmose II

Which Egyptian ruler built many new temples (including Karnak) during the New Kingdom period and was most successful?

• Amenhotep IV

• Ramses II

• Seti I

• Tutankhamen

The Nubian people came from the African savannas south of the:

• Arabian Desert

• Eastern Desert

• Red Desert

• Sahara

This Nubian kingdom was formed when the stronger villages overtook weaker ones.

• Kerma

• Kush

• Napata

• Sudan