Module 4 Review: Kingdoms of the Nile

Along which river did the Egyptian civilization develop?

• The Nile River

• The Tigris River

• The Euphrates River

• The Jordan River

How did Egypt's location affect the development of its civilization?

• Because it was shielded by deserts, it was protected from invasion

• Because it was near other cultures, it adopted the beliefs of other religions

• Because it was close to other powerful empires, it was constantly conquered

• Because it was along a major river, it was destroyed many times by massive flooding.

The Pharaohs of Egypt passed the right to rule to their descendants, creating ________ that lasted many generations

• Democracies

• Families

• Dynasties

• Tribes

How did Menes bring Upper and Lower Egypt together under one kingdom?

• His army took control of Lower Egypt

• He married a Lower Egypt princess

• He wore both the crown of Upper and Lower Egypt

• All of the above

Which type of government did ancient Egyptian's develop during the Old Kingdom?

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Republic

• Theocracy

Ancient Egyptians believed in many gods who were often represented as part human and part animal, such as Anubis, the god of the dead, who took the form of a human body with the head of a ________.

• Crocodile

• Jackal

• Falcon

• Lion

The Great Pyramid at Giza was constructed by Pharaoh ______.

• Khufu

• Menes

• Tutankhamun

• Unas

How did ancient Egyptians view life after death?

• The afterlife was a happy place

• There was no afterlife

• It was a cold, bitter place

• It was a simulation

How did the construction of the pyramids demonstrate that ancient Egyptians had significant scientific and mathematical advancement?

• Otherworldly forces helped the Egyptians construct these monuments.

• The pyramids do not show that the Egyptians had advanced scientific and mathematical knowledge.

• They required knowledge of advanced engineering techniques

• They had Mrs. Devalcourt and Mr. Hansen as teachers.

How did the Old Kingdom period end?

• Foreign armies conquered the capital.

• Pharaohs lost political control of the country.

• Enslaved people overthrew the government.

• Severe drought caused widespread starvation.