Ancient Egypt Unit Test

Why was papyrus important to ancient Egyptians?

• It made it easier to keep records and communicate.

  
  

•  It allowed them to create a system of trade.

  
  

•  It kept mice out of the storehouses.

  
  

• It allowed them to sail to far away ports for trade.

  
  

What is a Pharaoh?  

• a king

• a tool

• the time to plant

• a river plant

The people of ancient Egypt developed a system of writing called_____________________________

• Cunieform

• Hieroglyphics

• Greek

​Which of the following best replaces the X in the diagram?

• Educated the children of Egypt

  
  

• Fought to put an end to slavery

  
  

• defended in the military

  
  

Wood, iron and copper are all....

• imports

• exports

Which groups of people had the largest population?

• peasants and craftsman

• peasants and slaves

• scribes and soldiers

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 be available to them in the afterlife 

Ancient Egyptians were                          ,this means they worship many gods.

• polytheistic

• monotheistic

?

• Sphinx

• Obelisk

• Pyramid

Which Egyptian pharaoh was the first female pharaoh, as well as the pharaoh who encouraged trade and promoted arts and great architecture?  

•  Pharaoh Senusret I

  
  

• Pharaoh Hatshepsut

  
  

• Pharaoh Khufu