U3, L1: Egypt Under the Pharaohs

Mummies were made in ancient Egypt...

• as decorations for palaces.

• to preserve the bodies of the dead.

• to guard royal families.

• to be traded with other lands.

Hatshepsut was the first ______ to become pharaoh.

• woman

• god

• priest

• child

Which pharaoh was a strong military leader who ruled for over 66 years?

• Ramses II

• Khufu

• Senusret I

• Hatshepsut

What role did artisans play in ancient Egypt?

• They led society.

• They ran the government.

• They made necessary goods.

Scribes were higher on the social pyramid than merchants.

• True

• False

What river was treasured by the Ancient Egyptians?

• Tigris

• Euphrates

• Nile

• Huang He

a ruler in Ancient Egypt

• pharaoh

• prosperous

• heir

• ceremony

family of rulers

• dynasty

• widow

• throne

• reign

Which of the following impacted Egytpian culture, religion, natural resources, trade, and politics?

• The Nile River

• The high priests

• The pharaohs

• The Hyksos

As in Mesopotamia, _______ played a central role in Egypt's political and social order.

• wealth
• religion
• family tree
• social networking