Ch. 3, Lesson 3, Egyptian Empires

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. The pharaohs had a canal built connecting the Nile to the Red Sea, opening up trade routes to Arabia.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. Hatshepsut was best known as an advisor to male pharaohs.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. The Egyptians traded goods such as wheat, gold, and tools to the Phoenicians for much needed wood.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. During the New Kingdom, pharaoh Thutmose III’s armies conquered many areas and slavery became more widespread in Egypt.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. The New Kingdom pharaoh Amenhotep established a new religion based on the worship of Aton, the sun God, as Egypt’s only God.

• True

• False

Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. During the Middle Kingdom, Egypt conquered new territories, the pharaohs made many improvements, and

• no longer depended on agriculture.

• many pyramids were built.

• Memphis became the capital.

• the arts flourished.

Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. What was the main reason the Middle Kingdom ended?

• A woman pharaoh, Hatshepsut, came into power.

• Nubia conquered Egypt.

• The Hyksos, warriors from western Asia, conquered Egypt.

• Trade decreased greatly.

Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. This ruler avoided military conquests and expanded Egypt’s economy.

• Hatshepsut

• Nefertiti

• Ramses II

• Thutmose II

Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. Which Egyptian ruler built many new temples during the New Kingdom period?

• Amenhotep IV

• Ramses II

• Seti I

• Tutankhamen

What did the Phoenicians develop to simplify their trading practices?

• Banking

• Alphabet

• Numerical records

• Coined money