Ancient Egypt

Which period in ancient Egyptian history was called the Age of Imperialism?

• the Old Kingdom

• the Middle Kingdom

• the New Kingdom

• the Second Intermediate Period

Why did the Egyptians look forward to the annual flooding of the Nile River?

• The floods allowed the Egyptians to test the strength of their dikes.

• The floods improved farmland by depositing a rich layer of soil.

• Egyptians could travel faster on the flooded waters.

• Flooding encouraged other groups to use the Nile as a trade route.

Why did the Egyptians design and build the pyramids?

• to use up surplus supplies of limestone blocks.

• to serve as temples where all Egyptians came to pray.

• to show wealth and strength

• to serve as tombs

Upper Egypt refers to

• the area between Lower Egypt and the first cataract.

• the areas south of the first cataract.

• the area near the Nile Delta and the Mediterranean.

• the high desert area outside the Nile Valley.

What was one result of the period of expansion during the New Kingdom?

• Egyptians spent all their time building monuments to glorify their accomplishments.

• Egypt was constantly at war with its neighbors to expand the empire.

• Egyptians came into greater contact with the Middle East and parts of Africa.

• Egypt quickly grew too large and couldn’t sustain itself.

Which statement best describes the period known as the Old Kingdom?

• It was a time of dynastic uncertainty.

• It was a time of disunity.

• It was the time when the pyramids were built.

• It was a time of great geographic expansion.

Why were the Egyptians compelled to develop practical geometry?

• to design an annual calendar

• to draw field boundaries after the floods

• to map the constellations

• to record information

All of the following are advancements made by the ancient Egyptians in medicine except

• using herbs to treat illness.

• performing complex surgery.

• using “magic spells” to cure illnesses.

• developing vaccinations to prevent illness.

What land south of ancient Egypt came to rule Egypt for 100 years?

• Assyria

• Aksum

• Ghana

• Nubia

Ramses II was known for

• his military victories.

• building the Great Pyramid.

• creating a money economy.

• conquering Greece.