Chapter 4 Section 3 Quiz

At the end of the Old Kingdom _________ gained enough power to challenge the Pharaohs.

• Armies

• Nobles

• Traders

• Gods

Which leader drove the Hyksos out of Egypt and declared himself king of all Egypt? He also established Egypt's 18th dynasty.

• Ahmose

• Hatshepsut

• Khufu

• Osiris

During which period did Egypt reach the height of its power and glory?

• New Kingdom

• Middle Kingdom

• United Kingdom

• Old Kingdom

Along with Egypt's empire expanding, so did their ________.

• Allies

• Trade routes

• Dynasty

• Enemies

Queen Hatshepsut is remembered for working to increase ________.

• Egyptian trade

• Egyptian religion

• Egyptian pyramids

• Egyptian power

"Ramses the Great" fought the _______ fiercely for years, but neither could defeat the other. Later, these enemies would sign a peace treaty and become allies.

• Hittities

• Sumerians

• Phoenicians

• Egyptians

Other than priests and government officials, who else was honored the most in Egyptian society?

• Working class

• Soldiers

• Scribes

• Slaves

Talented architects could rise to high government officials.

• True

• False

Farmers and other peasant workers were near the top of the social classes.

• True

• False

Women in ancient Egypt could own property, make contracts, and divorce their husbands.

• True

• False