Ancient Egypt Review

What is polytheism?

• The belief in one god

• The belief that god doesn't exist

• The belief in many gods

• The belief that you should worship god in your own way

Pharaohs were seen as

• The human form of the god Anubis

• Osiris

• Lucky rulers who came to power

• The human form of the god Horus

Tombs were important to ancient Egyptians because

• People died so frequently

• Tombs held the finest things for pharaohs in the afterlife

• There was no afterlife. Tombs were how they got rid of riches

• Tombs were not actually a part of Egyptian culture

How did the religion and mythology of Egypt shape their view of the pharaoh?

• Pharaoh was seen as a god and had to protect and provide for Egyptians

• The pharaoh was blessed by the one true god with with wealth and power

• Only pharaohs understood Egyptian mythology

• If the pharaoh was not religious, he or she would lose the people's support

Which god controlled all aspects of people's lives?

• Horus

• The Pharaoh

• Jesus Christ

• Not even a god could control the Egyptians

How did Egyptians choose their rulers?

• By voting

• A fight to the death

• Dynasty - The pharaoh's son or daughter would be the next ruler

• Whichever leader could build the biggest pyramid

Egypt's history is broken into two main parts - the Old Kingdom and the New Kingdom

• True

• False

Why was Queen Hatshepsut famous?

• She looked and dressed like a man so people would listen to her

• She was one of the first female pharaohs and a successful ruler

• She was a pharaoh who did not build many monuments

• Her reign was marked by chaos and terror

How did the pharaoh rule over such a large empire?

• They built roads all across Europe to transport pharaohs

• Pharaohs appointed priests and government officials to help rule

• Anyone who broke a law was killed

• The Catholic Church was the true power in Egypt

Who was the vizier?

• The high priest

• The next pharaoh

• The only person able to navigate trade routes

• The top government official