Unit 4 (Egypt) Mixed-Format Test

What was the lowest class in the Egyptian social pyramid?

• Priests

• Artisans

• Farmers and laborers

• Slaves

What was the purpose of the Rosetta Stone?

• It helped decipher hieroglyphics

• It contained laws of Egypt

• It was used in pyramid construction

• It was a religious text

Egyptians created a 365-day calendar.

• True

• False

How did the Nile River affect everyday life in ancient Egypt?

• Provided water, transportation, and fertile soil

• Was a barrier against invaders

• Was only used for fishing

• Had no impact on Egyptian life

The Old Kingdom was known for pyramid building.

• True

• False

What material did Egyptians write on?

• Clay tablets

• Papyrus

• Wood

• Animal skins

The New Kingdom was a time of peace and minimal expansion.

• True

• False

Which pharaoh expanded Egypt and signed the first peace treaty?

• Akhenaten

• Hatshepsut

• Ramses II

• King Tut

What did Egyptians use to dry out bodies during mummification?

• Sand

• Salt

• Natron

• Clay

Egyptians used irrigation systems to help with farming.

• True

• False