Ancient Egypt

Egyptian paper was made from:

• stone and clay

• linen

• papyrus strips

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The Nile River affected ancient Egyptian life by creating:

• hot winds that blew across the land

• seasonal winds that brought rain

• rich farmland in the Nile River valley

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The Egyptian pharaohs ruled with absolute power over:

• all the people in Africa

• only priests

• all Egyptians

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The lives of Egyptian peasants were most influenced by:

• their ability to read and write

• the study of astronomy

• the planting seasons and what the pharaoh expected them to do

Religion played an important part in Egyptian life by:

• encouraging Egypt to make peace with its neighbors

• destroying the power of the pharaoh

• explaining natural events to the people

How did the ancient Egyptians show their belief in life after death?

• They believed in only one god.

• They preserved the bodies of their dead through mummification

• They became famous warriors

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In ancient Egypt, most people were:

• peasants

• priests/nobles

• kings and nobles

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The greatest achievement of the pharaoh Menes was:

• conquering the Nubians

• uniting Upper and Lower Egypt

• building a pyramid

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The chief god of the ancient Egyptians, also known as the sun god, was:

• Thoth

• Horus

• Amon-Re

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Which of the following is true about King Tut?

• His step-mother became pharaoh.

• He became pharaoh at about the age of nine.

• His tomb was discovered after it was completely destroyed.

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