Ancient Egypt - Chapter 2 - Pharoahs

What were the Egyptian leaders known as?

• Kings

• Emperors

• Governors

• Pharaohs

What kind of power did Pharaohs have?

• Absolute power

• Limited power

• No power

• Shared power

What is a benefit of having a leader with absolute power?

• Higher taxes

• Decisions are made faster

• More democratic processes

• Less security

Which term best describes the governance where one person makes all the decisions?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Anarchy

• Autocracy

Which of the following best defines a dynasty?

• A government ruled by a council

• A series of rulers from the same family

• A single ruler with temporary power

• A leadership passed through elections

Which period in Egyptian history directly followed the Old Kingdom?

• The Middle Kingdom

• The Early Dynastic Period

• The Late Period

• The Ptolemaic Dynasty

Which kingdom is often referred to as the 'Age of the Pyramids'?

• The Old Kingdom

• The Middle Kingdom

• The New Kingdom

• The Second Intermediate Period

Why did the people of Egypt remain very loyal to the Pharaohs?

• Because of their military power

• Because they were thought to be descendants of gods

• Because of their wealth

• Because they were elected by the people

What type of power did the belief in divine descent grant to Egyptian Pharaohs?

• Limited power

• Absolute power

• No power

• Shared power

Who is credited with the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt?

• Ramesses II

• Tutankhamun

• Menes

• Khufu