Unit 4 - The Kingdoms of the Nile

Along which river did the Egyptian civilization develop?

• The Nile River
• The Tigris River
• The Jordan River
• The Kalamazoo River

How did Egypt's location affect the development of its civilization?

• Because it was near other cultures, it adopted the beliefs of other religions.
• Because it was close to other powerful empires, it was constantly conquered.
• Because it was shielded by deserts, it was protected from invasion.
• Because it was along a major river, it was destroyed many times by massive flooding.

Which type of government did ancient Egyptians develop during the Old Kingdom?

• Democracy
• Republic
• Dictatorship
• Theocracy

Which of the following religious beliefs did Ancient Egyptians and Ancient Mesopotamians share? (Choose the THREE correct answers)

• There were many gods.
• Kings were chosen by gods to protect their people.
• Gods were believed to be in charge of natural phenomena.
• There was only one god, who was all-powerful.
• The sun god was the most important of the gods.

What did Hatshepsut do as a pharaoh? (Select the TWO correct answers)

• Drove the Hyksos out of Egypt.
• Protected Egypt from invaders.
• Increased trade with surrounding civilizations.
• Build many impressive temples and monuments.

How did the Old Kingdom period come to an end?

• Foreign armies conquered the capital.
• Pharaohs lost political control of the country.
• Enslaved people overthrew the government.
• Severe drought caused widespread starvation.

What privilege was given to ancient Egyptian scribes?

• They did not have to pay taxes.
• They received the rank of general in the army.
• They were allowed to marry into the royal family.
• They decided which member of the royal family would become pharaoh.

Which statement accurately describes Egyptian writing?

• There are few remaining examples of ancient Egyptian texts.
• There are twenty-six letters in the ancient Egyptian alphabet.
• Hieroglyphics are symbols, some of which resemble animals.
• Hieroglyphics were used throughout the ancient world as a common script.

The best preserved artwork from ancient Egypt can be found in the interior of ______________ and temples.

• Houses
• Palaces
• Tombs
• Schools

What were ancient Egyptian construction workers paid for their labor, especially the pyramid workers?

• gold or silver coins
• cows, sheep, or camels
• grain or other foodstuffs
• land suitable for farming