Ancient Egypt test

Societies adapted to their surroundings by irrigating and building dams. Why did they need to use these techniques?

• to decrease the overcrowding of crops

• to increase space for people to live

• to increase their farmland for growing crops

• to decrease the numbers of animals on the land

Who made up the lowest class in Egypt?

• scribes

• nobles

• slaves

• craftsmen

What was the significance of the Nile River?

• The Nile was used only by the Pharaoh

• The Nile was not an important part of the Egyptian lifestyle.

• The Nile was used for trading and for its rich soil surrounding it

• The Nile was used only by the soldiers to ensure they were protected in battles

If Egyptians believed in many gods, what type of religion is it?

• Christianity

• monotheism

• polytheism

• Hinduism

Which development most enabled peoples to form permanent settlements?

• advances in agricultural production

• the creation of democratic government

• the spread of monotheism

• advances in written language

Who was honored in the "Valley of the Kings"?

• peasants

• women only

• artisans

• Pharaohs

The photograph to answer the following question:

The photograph shows a mural draw thousands of years ago. It was discovered by archaeologists in the 1800s. In which country did the archaeologists most likely find the mural?

• Egypt

• Greece

• Italy

• India

Many early civilizations were called riverine cultures because they developed near rivers. How did the rivers contribute to the survival of these civilizations? Choose the best answer

• They were a power source for mechanical devices such as waterwheels

• They provided a route for transporting goods to other civilizations

• They provided a fresh water supply and rich soil for growing food

• they formed protective barriers around civilizations

What is unique about the Nile River?

• It is red in color

• It was one of the shortest rivers in the world

• It flows north to south

• It flows south to north

Which feature was a necessity for early settlements?

• A warm climate

• nearby water resources

• access to metals such as iron

• large, flat areas for constructing houses