Ancient Egypt Quiz

The pharaohs had a canal built connecting the Nile to the Red Sea, opening up trade routes to Arabia.

• True

• False

Hatshepsut was best known as an advisor to male pharaohs.

• True

• False

The Egyptians traded goods such as wheat, gold, and tools to the Phoenicians for much needed wood.

• True

• False

During the New Kingdom, pharaoh Thutmose III’s armies conquered many areas and slavery became more widespread in Egypt.

• True

• False

The New Kingdom pharaoh Amenhotep established a new religion based on the worship of Aton, the sun God, as Egypt’s only God.

• True

• False

What are the two types of arts that flourished during the Middle Kingdom? SELECT TWO!

• painting

• architecture

• sculpting

• music

During the Middle Kingdom, Egypt conquered new territories, the pharaohs made many improvements, and

• A. no longer depended on agriculture.

• B. many pyramids were built.

• C. Memphis became the capital.

• D. the arts flourished.

What was the main reason the Middle Kingdom ended?

• A. A woman pharaoh, Hatshepsut, came into power.

• B. Nubia conquered Egypt.

• C. The Hyksos, warriors from western Asia, conquered Egypt.

• D. Trade decreased greatly.

This ruler avoided military conquests and expanded Egypt’s economy.

• A. Hatshepsut

• B. Nefertiti

• C. Ramses II

• D. Thutmose II

Which Egyptian ruler built many new temples during the New Kingdom period?

• A. Amenhotep IV

• B. Ramses II

• C. Seti I

• D. Tutankhamen