Ancient Egypt Test

Why did Egyptian trade networks first develop?

• shipbuilders needed wood

• pharaohs sent gifts to other rulers

• soldiers bartered with conquered peoples

• farmers needed new markets for surplus crops

How did architects in Ancient Egypt determine a standard length for a cubit, which was traditionally the measure of a man's arm from his elbow to his fingertips?

• by taking the longest step that they could

• by using rods or ropes with a standardized length

• by measuring the tallest reed in the river

• by using mathematical calculations based on the position of the sun

The discovery of Tut's tomb provided archaeologists with many artifacts that were very useful in helping them better understand ancient Egyptian life. Which statement best explains why Tut's tomb was special?

• Tut ruled Egypt longer than any other pharaoh

• Little had been known about this period in Egyptian history

• Egyptian historians had not mentioned the location of this tomb

• This tomb still contained everything that had originally been placed inside

Which of these ancient Egyptians would have made almost daily use of papyrus?

• a jewelry maker

• a military officer

• a stone cutter

• a tax collector

Which statement best explains why the ancient Egyptians were buried with their prized possessions

• They wanted their possessions to be preserved for centuries

• They wanted their possessions to help identify them

• They wanted their possessions to impress the gods

• They wanted their possessions to be available to them in the afterlife

A pharaoh named Akhenaton forced his subjects to worship only the sun god Aton. Which statement best explains why Akhenaton's religious policy caused conflict throughout Egypt?

• Most ancient Egyptians preferred worshipping the god Seth

• Many ancient Egyptians viewed the sun god as a lesser god

• Most ancient Egyptians were polytheistic and believed in worshipping many gods

• Many ancient Egyptians did not believe in worshipping gods associated with forces of nature

Farmers in ancient Egypt were required to pay a large portion of their crops for taxes, rent, and

• charitable donations

• religious tribute

• military protection

• gifts to the pharaoh

Which of these geographic features is a part of Lower Egypt?

• the Nile River Delta

• the city of Thebes

• the Nubian Desert

• the Valley of the King

Which statement best explains why priests were on the same level as government officials in the social and political structure of ancient Egypt?

• Priests served as judges in the Egyptian court system

• As a living god, the pharaoh appointed priests to carry out rituals throughout the kingdom

• pharaohs were extremely superstitious and relied on priests for political advise

• many priests were women who represented an important segment of Egyptian society