History project quiz

What military invention did the Hyksos people introduce to the Egyptians ?

• Cannon

• Spear

• Shield

• Chariot

• Phalanx formation

What was the most important weapon to the Egyptian army ?

• Bow and Arrow

• Spear

• Short Sword

• Club

• Axe

True or False: The Egyptians were a warrior society with a history of fighting since the beginning of their civilization.

• True

• False

When did the Egyptians begin to keep a standing army of official soldiers?

• After they were defeated by the Romans

• When they decided to conquer the Assyrians

• During the reign of King Tut

• Right after they united Lower and Upper Egypt under one rule

• After they were conquered by the Hyksos

How many soldiers typically rode in a chariot during battle?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Seven

What armor did soldiers usually wear

• Plate mail

• Chain mail

• Bone armor

• Steel breastplates

• They typically did not wear armor

Who was the head of the entire Egyptian army?

• The vizier

• The queen

• The pharaoh

• The champion charioteer

• They had no leaders

What did the army do when they were not at war?

• They often worked construction on temples and pyramids

• They hung out at the palace of the pharaoh

• They rested and took food from the local farmers

• They were always at war

• No one knows

How were the generals of the army chosen?

• They were the best fighters

• In an archery competition

• The soldiers voted who would be leader

• The pharaoh chose close relatives to be the generals

True or false: Being a soldier of the Egyptian army was considered the lowest job a person could have and got no respect.

• True

• False