TCAP Review Part 2 (6.13-6.24)

Why was Egypt sometimes referred to as the "gift of the Nile"?

• The Nile protected Egyptians from outsiders.

• The Nile allowed Egyptians to travel to other areas.

• The Nile provided Egypt with water for crops.

• The Nile rarely flooded, providing safety for Egypt.

This is a map of Africa. Which number correctly identifies the location of the Egyptian Empire? (6.13)

• A. 1

• B. 2

• C. 3

• D. 4

Why did Ancient Egypt develop irrigation systems? (6.14)

• to prevent flooding

• to provide water for crops

• to create military boundaries

• to decrease trade

How did the creation of the calendar impact agricultural practices in Ancient Egypt? (6.14)

• The calendar helped farmers plan more efficiently around the seasons.

• The calendar helped farmers keep track of the types of crops they had planted.

How did religion impact the culture of Ancient Egypt?

• Egyptian people believed that their Pharaoh was a god and controlled all things.

• Egyptian people maintained a strict separation of religion and government.

• The Egyptian government banned all polytheistic religions.

• The Egyptian government banned religious leaders and placed high taxes on their properties.

In ancient Egypt, what was true about the use of mummification?

• The mummification process took a long time and was expensive.

• The mummification process was evidence of the belief in an afterlife.

• The mummification process was always limited to the Pharaoh.

• The mummification process showed a lack of understanding about human anatomy.

How was the architecture of Ancient Egypt similar to the architecture of Mesopotamia?

• Both built large structures made of stone.

• Both built small towns out of bamboo.

• Both built multi-floored buildings along canyon walls.

• Both built temporary structures out of wood and leaves.

How did the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb contribute to the study of Ancient Egypt?

• It provided detailed evidence of Ancient Egyptian educational techniques.

• It provided examples of written laws in Ancient Egypt.

• It provided an opportunity to study the roles of enslaved people in Ancient Egypt.

• It provided detailed evidence of Ancient Egyptian burial practices.

How did Hatshepsut try to show her rule was legal?

• by marrying the king of a neighboring country

• by trading places with her stepson so he could be Pharaoh

• by issuing a series of decrees stating pharaohs should be female

• by making images which showed her as a male king or wearing male dress

Which ancient civilization was most closely associated with the Kush civilization?

• Assyria

• Babylon

• Egypt

• Sumer