Checkpoint 7: Growth and Achievements of Ancient Egypt

How were social classes organized in Egypt?

• by occupation

• by geography

• by religious beliefs

• by achievements

I am a soldier in ancient Egypt. I was educated only in my trade. What social class was the soldier in?

• ruling

• lower

• middle

• pharaoh

How did the people of ancient Egypt believe that pharaohs got power?

• from winning wars

• from the gods

• from the ruling class

• from their wealth

Which of the following statements accurately describe the role of slaves in ancient Egypt? (Choose 2)

• They kept the records of Egyptian life.

• They received a plot of land to farm from the pharaoh.

• Many could earn their freedom over time.

• They were often prisoners of war.

• They could never earn their freedom.

The people of ancient Egypt developed a system of writing called (a)   .

• cuneiform

• hieroglyphics

The people of ancient Egypt wrote on a paper-like material called (a)   .

• canopic

• papyrus

What type of religion did the people of ancient Egypt practice?

• theocracy

• monotheistic

• polytheistic

• sarcophagus

Why did the people of ancient Egypt practice mummification?

• to make a tomb for the leader

• to pay off debts through work

• to provide the spirit a body in the afterlife

• to keep records of important information

How did Egyptians develop and use their calendar?

• They used astronomy to determine when to build their pyramids.

• They used astronomy to determine when to plant and harvest crops.

• The used geometry to determine when to plant and harvest crops.

• They used geometry to determine when to build their pyramids.

How did Queen Hatshepsut help Egypt grow?

• A) She focused on economic policies that emphasized foreign trade.

• B) She focused on limiting cultural diffusion and keeping Egypt the same.

• C) She focused on conquering enemies with military power.

• D) She focused on encouraging the social classes to keep their traditional roles.