World History - Old Kingdom Article Questions

What was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom?

• Thebes

• Memphis

• Alexandria

• Giza

Who ruled during the Third Dynasty and strengthened Egypt's government?

• Khufu

• Sneferu

• Djoser

• Tutankhamun

What role did the pharaoh play in Ancient Egypt?

• Head of government only

• Head of religion only

• Head of both government and religion

• Military leader only

What was the title given to the governors of different regions in Ancient Egypt?

• Vizier

• Nomarch

• Pharaoh

• Scribe

During which period did Egypt become one country?

• First Dynasty

• Second Dynasty

• Third Dynasty

• Fourth Dynasty

Which pharaohs were considered powerful during the Fourth Dynasty?

• Djoser and Sneferu

• Sneferu and Khufu

• Khufu and Ramses

• Tutankhamun and Djoser

What is another name for the Old Kingdom?

• Age of the Pharaohs

• Age of the Pyramids

• Age of the Sphinx

• Age of the Nile

Which dynasties are considered part of the Old Kingdom?

• First and Second

• Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth

• Seventh and Eighth

• Ninth and Tenth

What was the relationship between government and religion in Ancient Egypt?

• Completely separate

• Interconnected, with the pharaoh as head of both

• Religion was more important

• Government was more important

What was the primary purpose of the pyramids?

• Residential homes

• Temples for worship

• Burial tombs for pharaohs

• Marketplaces