6SS Chapter 4: Ancient Egypt Review

The era of ancient Egypt that featured the construction of pyramids from 2700 to 2200 BC is known as?

• Old Kingdom

• Middle Kingdom

• New Kingdom

• Middle Earth

When did Egypt reach the height of its power?

• Old Kingdom

• Middle Kingdom

• New Kingdom

• Ancient Kingdom

What is the term for a series of rulers from the same family?

• Delta

• Cataracts

• Obelisk

• Dynasty

What is the tall, four-sided pillar called in ancient Egypt?

• Pyramid

• Tower

• Obelisk

• Delta

What was the period of stability and order in ancient Egypt called?

• Old Kingdom

• Middle Kingdom

• New Kingdom

• Golden Kingdom

In which direction does the Nile River flow?

• South to North

• West to East

• North to South

• East to West

Why did Menes wear a double crown?

• It represented that pharaohs were both god and man.

• It showed the unification of the crowns from the two kingdoms.

• Menes only wore the white crown of northern Egypt.

• He was forced to wear two crowns as punishment.

How long is the Nile River?

• 400 miles

• 2,000 miles

• 4,000 miles

• 3,290 miles

Who was the most famous pharaoh of the Old Kingdom?

• Khufu

• Tut

• Hatshepsut

• Amun-Ra

Which class became wealthy by participating in the construction of temples and tombs?

• Scribes

• Slaves

• Soldiers

• Craftsmen or Artisans