Ch. 3. Lsn. 3 Exploring Egypt's Ancient Empire

What was the capital of ancient Egypt during the Old Kingdom period?

• Thebes

• Memphis

• Alexandria

• Giza

Which famous structure was built during the reign of Pharaoh Khufu?

• The Great Sphinx

• The Temple of Karnak

• The Great Pyramid of Giza

• The Valley of the Kings

Who was the first female pharaoh of Egypt?

• Cleopatra

• Nefertiti

• Hatshepsut

• Nefertari

Which river was crucial to the development of ancient Egyptian civilization?

• Tigris

• Euphrates

• Nile

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What writing system did the ancient Egyptians use?

• Cuneiform

• Hieroglyphics

• Latin

• Greek

Which Egyptian pharaoh is known for his extensive building projects and the signing of the first known peace treaty?

• Tutankhamun

• Ramses II

• Akhenaten

• Thutmose III

What was the purpose of the pyramids in ancient Egypt?

• Military fortresses

• Royal palaces

• Tombs for pharaohs

• Temples for worship

Which of the following was a major contribution of ancient Egypt to the field of mathematics?

• The concept of zero

• The Pythagorean theorem

• The decimal system

• The use of geometry in construction

What was the Rosetta Stone used for?

• A tool for agriculture

• A religious artifact

• A key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs

• A weapon in battle

Which of the following was a significant factor in the decline of the Egyptian Empire?

• The rise of the Roman Empire

• The invention of the wheel

• The discovery of America

• The Industrial Revolution