Semester 1 Exam 8th

Why was such great care given to the bodies of dead Egyptians? Because it was said that they needed that stuff for the afterlife

• To provide food for the deceased
• To prevent the spread of diseases
• To keep the bodies preserved for future generations
• For the afterlife

Who built the Great Pyramid in Egypt?

• King Khufu

• King Tut

• Ancient Romans
• Xerxes

What was the life source for Egyptians?

• Amazon River
• Nile River
• Mississippi River
• Ganges River

What natural barriers do the Egyptians have to the east, west, and south?

• Cataracts and Deserts

• Mountains and Oceans

• Volcanos and cliffs

• none of the above

Why is King Tut so famous

• His tomb has been found completely intact

• Religious Reform

• He defeated the Romans

• He married a slave and made her queen

Describe the social classes of ancient Egypt.

• The social classes of ancient Egypt were the pharaoh, nobles and priests, scribes and artisans, and peasants and slaves.
• The social classes of ancient Egypt were the rulers, doctors, and architects.
• The social classes of ancient Egypt were the warriors, merchants, and farmers.
• The social classes of ancient Egypt were the kings, queens, and soldiers.

What is papyrus?

• A type of fabric used for making sails
• A type of tree found in the Amazon rainforest
• A type of ancient Greek musical instrument
• A material similar to thick paper used as a writing surface

Who were the first Greeks found on the Island of Crete?

• Romans
• Aztecs
• Vikings
• Minoans

What happened to the Minoan civilization?

• It was conquered by the Roman Empire.
• It was abandoned due to a severe drought.
• It was destroyed by a massive earthquake.
• Historians cannot say for certain

What food did Greece grow the best because of their landscape?

• Corn

• Beans

• Olives
• Pineapples