Civilizations of the Past

What is the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry, called?

• Engineering

• Innovation

• Technology

• Tools

What term describes separating a work process into multiple tasks, with each task assigned to a different person or group of people?

• Work Division

• Division of Labor

• Social Class

• Technology

What is a shaduf used for?

• Cooking food

• Writing documents

• Water-lifting for irrigation

• Building houses

What tools did ancient engineers develop for construction?

• Hammers and nails

• Ramps and levers

• The Wheel

• Electric drills

Which ancient civilization is most commonly associated with the construction of pyramids?

• Roman

• Egyptian

• Greek

• Mesopotamian

Who were considered part of the government officials in the Egyptian social structure?

• Royal Family

• Scribes

• Priests, Viziers, Nobles

• Soldiers

Which social class was responsible for writing and record-keeping in ancient Egypt?

• Soldiers

• Scribes

• Craftsmen

• Merchants

What was the role of craftsmen in the Egyptian social hierarchy?

• To govern and make laws

• To create goods and tools

• To farm and produce food

• To serve in the military

Who was considered the absolute ruler and a living god in Ancient Egyptian government?

• Vizier

• Nomarch

• Pharaoh

• Scribe

What role did the Vizier play in Ancient Egyptian government?

• Regional governor

• Absolute ruler

• Right hand man, helped manage daily affairs

• Military leader