Egypt (CER)

[1] Egyptian gods were created based upon the elements and nature. [2] The most prominent gods worshiped were Hapi, the flood god, Ra, the sun god Horus, the sky god, and Osiris, the god of the afterlife. [3] Egyptian cities often had that were only worshiped there.

1. Which sentence above best supports the topic sentence, "ancient Egyptians were polytheistic, believing in many gods"?

• Sentence [1]

• Sentence [2]

• Sentence [3]

[1]Hatshepsut was the longest reigning female pharaoh in Egypt, ruling for 20 years in the 14th century BCE. [2] Hatshepsut expanded Egypt’s borders and sent expeditions to other countries. [3] This established the trade networks that had been disrupted during the Hyksos occupation of Egypt. [4] Hatshepsut was also one of the most prolific builders in ancient Egypt, commissioning hundreds of construction projects (Hatshepsut Reading, 1).

2. Which sentences best support the topic sentence, “Ancient Egypt’s trade flourished (grew) under the reign of Hatshepsut”?

• sentences [1] & [2]

• sentences [2] & [3]

• sentences [3] & [4]

[1] Only a small portion of Egyptians lived in cities, with about 95% living in agricultural farming areas. [2] Women were respected and able to own land and businesses, but men generally made up the government and workforce. [3] Women were generally expected to take care of household work and raise children” (Ancient Egypt Stations, 7).

3. Which sentence above supports the topic sentence, “Unlike many ancient cultures, Egyptian women had many rights”?

• Sentence [1]

• Sentence [2]

• Sentence [3]

Which of the key concepts of civilization does this pictograph best demonstrate?

• Geography

• Economy

• Religion

• (Politics) Government

• Social Structures

Which of the key concepts of civilization does this best demonstrate? Use evidence to support your choice. Write your sentence using the following sentence structure.

"The pictograph exemplifies Ancient Egyptian ____________ because it depicts_________________."