Egypt Slides 8-13

How did trade impact the development of organized government in ancient Egypt?

• It led to the creation of a currency system
• It increased the need for a military
• It increased the need for a government to oversee trade
• It created a need for organized trade routes

What crops did Egyptians grow after the flooding of the Nile?

• Soybeans, oats, and cotton
• Wheat, barley, and flax
• Rice, corn, and potatoes
• Apples, oranges, and bananas

How did Egyptian farmers irrigate their crops during the dry season?

• Collecting rainwater
• Using underground pipes
• Scooping out basins
• Using sprinklers

How did Egyptians determine land boundaries after the flood waters washed away markers?

• Using landmarks
• Using GPS
• Using maps
• Using geometry

What is a dynasty?

• A line of rulers from one family
• A religious ceremony
• A type of trade
• A type of government

Who was responsible for unifying Upper and Lower Egypt?

• Narmer
• Cleopatra
• Hatshepsut
• Tutankhamun

What were the three time periods of ancient Egyptian dynasties?

• Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, and Late Kingdom
• Early Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, and New Kingdom
• Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, and New Kingdom
• Early Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, and Late Kingdom

What was the purpose of a shadoof in Egyptian farming?

• To plant seeds
• To lift water from the Nile
• To store river water
• To measure land boundaries

What was papyrus used for in Egyptian society?

• To make paper
• To build houses
• To make clothes
• To create art

What was the writing system used by ancient Egyptians called?

• Kanji
• Hieroglyphics
• Cuneiform
• Alphabet