Egyptian Culture Quiz

Which is the best example of the strength and advancement of the Old Kingdom’s central government?

• It improved trade and transportation.

• It constructed great monuments.

• It expanded territory.

• It advanced weapons.

During which era was the Great Sphinx constructed?

• during the Old Kingdom

• during the Middle Kingdom

• during the reign of the Hyksos

• during the New Kingdom

Which statement best describes the Sumerian city-states?

• Each had a written code of laws.

• Each was located on the Tigris River.

• Each was located in the mountains.

• Each had its own government.

Which sentence correctly describes Babylonia?

• It was the first civilization with cities.

• It was the first civilization to use wheels.

• It was the first civilization with a written code of laws.

• It was the first civilization with a number system based on 60.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What was a key feature of the Sumerian government system?

• A centralized monarchy

• A democratic assembly

• Independent city-state governance

• A theocratic empire