Heritage Studies Chapter 3

True or False:

The Kushites used two forms of writing including hieroglyphics and a form of script.

• True

• False

True or False:

Trade grew in Kush because of its natural resources.

• True

• False

True or False:

Kush conquered Egypt and influenced Egyptian dress, gods, and hieroglyphics.

• True

• False

The Kushites had an abundance of resources at the time of their decline.

• True

• False

True or False:

The Aswan High Dam controlled annual flooding.

• True

• False

What are the first and last steps in the Egyptian mummification process (choose two)?

• that the embalmer cleaned out the skull

• that the body was filled with spices

• that once removed from the natron, the body was washed and wrapped in linen strips.

• that all of the organs were removed

Natural barriers that discouraged invasions from other countries include (choose all that apply):

• the Sahara

• the cataracts of the Nile

• fertile land

• the pyramids

God used Joseph to (check all that apply):

• advise Pharaoh to store food for seven years of famine

• oversee food storage in Egypt

• provide food to many people including Israelites

• punish those who stole food

Egyptians used the _______________ plant to make baskets, boats, tope, and paper.

• papyrus

• pyramids

• middle

• Nile

The _______________ in Giza were built to show the power and wealth of the pharaohs and as tombs for the afterlife.

• pyramids

• middle

• Nile

• pharaoh