Chapter 4 - Egypt

What aspect of Egyptian sculpture most influenced the sculpture of later civilizations?

• its focus on death

• its focus on realism

• its focus on religion

• its focus on idealism

Why did Egyptian trade networks first develop?

• shipbuilders needs wood

• pharaohs sent gifts to the other rulers

• soldiers bartered with conquered peoples

• farmers needed new markets for surplus crops

How did architects in ancient Egypt determine a standard length for a cubit, which was traditionally the measure of a man’s arm from his elbow to his fingertips?

• by taking the longest step that they could

• by using rods or ropes with a standardized length

• by measuring the tallest reed in the river

• by using mathematical calculations based on the position of the

  sun

The discovery of Tutankhamen’s tomb provided archaeologists with many artifacts that were very useful in helping them better understand ancient Egyptian life.

Which statement best explains why Tutankhamen’s tomb was special?

• Tutankhamen ruled Egypt longer than any other pharaoh.

• Little had been known about this period in Egyptian history.

• Egyptian historians had not mentioned the location of this tomb.

• This tomb still contained everything that had originally been

  placed inside.

Which of these ancient Egyptians would have made almost daily use of papyrus?

• a jewelry maker

• a military officer

• a stone cutter

• a tax collector

Which statement best explains why the ancient Egyptians were buried with their prized possessions?

• They wanted their possessions to be preserved for centuries.

• They wanted their possessions to help identify them.

• They wanted their possessions to impress the gods.

• They wanted their possessions to be available to them in the

  afterlife.

A pharaoh named Akhenaton forced his subjects to

worship only the sun god Aton.

Which statement best explains why Akhenaton’s religious policy caused conflict throughout Egypt?

• Most ancient Egyptians preferred worshiping the god Seth.

• Many ancient Egyptians viewed the sun god as a lesser god.

• Most ancient Egyptians were polytheistic and believed in

  worshiping many gods.

• Many ancient Egyptians did not believe in worshiping gods

  associated with forces of nature.

Which statement describes Egypt before the foundation of the first dynasty by Menes?

• Priests were the most powerful class in Egyptian society.

• Egyptian peoples frequently fought wars against each other.

• Egypt was controlled by the rulers of Middle Eastern civilizations.

• Scribes were the most powerful class in Egyptian society.

Farmers in ancient Egypt were required to pay a large portion of their crops for taxes, rent, and

• charitable donations

• religious tribute

• military protection

• gifts to the pharaoh

Which resident of ancient Egypt would most likely have been enslaved?

• a craftsperson who carves a statue that insults the pharaoh

• a foreign diplomat who brings news that displeases the pharaoh

• a government official who is caught stealing money from a temple

• an enemy soldier who is captured in a battle with the army