Ancient Egypt Review

Which of the following lists chronologically the 3 eras of Egyptian history?

• Middle, New, Old

• Old, New, Middle

• Old, Middle, New

• Intermediate, Old, New

The main purpose of the pyramids was as a:

• Burial chamber

• Wonder of the World

• Tourist attraction

• Worship center

A process which preserved the bodies of Pharaoh's, other important individuals, and some animals for the after life

• cryogenics

• cremation

• mummification

• funerals

Who was at the top of the social hierarchy in ancient Egypt?

• farmers

• pharaoh

• nobles

• slaves

Where was the only place in Egypt where people could live?

• south of the 1st cataract of the Nile

• in the Nile Delta region

• near the Mediterranean Sea

• along the Nile River

Why was Egypt called Kemet - the black land?

• because of the rich obsidian deposits

• because of the rich iron ore deposits

• because the rich, silty soil near the Nile was black in color

• because it was always dark

What was the most important factor that made establishing cities in Egypt possible?

• productive agriculture

• social hierarchy

• bows and arrows

• polytheistic religion

Which geographical feature could best hold off invading armies?

• hills

• the Mediterranean Sea

• rivers

• deserts

What is a dynasty?

• Mud plains
• gods and goddesses
• Many different lands under one ruler
• A line of rulers from one family

Which civilization grew next to the Nile River?

• Mesopotamia
• India
• China
• Egypt