Ancient Egypt: Society and Economy

Which of the following civilizations is considered one of the first major human civilizations, predated only by the Mesopotamians and a few smaller groups?

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Rome

• Ancient Egypt

• Indus Valley Civilization

Approximately how many years after the formation of ancient Egypt were the pyramids constructed?

• 100 years

• 500 years

• 1,000 years

• 2,500 years

The fall of ancient Egypt, marked by Cleopatra's death, occurred closer in time to which of the following events?

• The construction of the Great Wall of China

• The founding of the Roman Republic

• The construction of the Burj Khalifa

• The construction of the pyramids

What fundamental economic challenge arises from the existence of limited resources and unlimited human desires?

• Inflationary spirals

• The central economic problem

• Market saturation

• Technological stagnation

For much of its history, ancient Egypt's economy for large-scale projects was primarily characterized as what type of system?

• A free-market economy

• A centrally planned economy

• A barter system

• A feudal system

What was the primary industry in ancient Egypt, consuming most of the nation's workers' time and effort?

• Mining

• Craftsmanship

• Farming

• Trade

In ancient Egypt, what multiple roles did temples serve in addition to being places of worship?

• Only religious centers

• Centers of commerce, government, and religion

• Military training grounds

• Educational institutions for all citizens

How were workers in ancient Egypt typically compensated for their labor?

• With gold and silver coins

• Through a system of bartering goods

• With standardized wages paid in grain

• By receiving land ownership

What environmental factors contributed to ancient Egypt becoming a significant early civilization?

• Abundant rainfall and dense forests.

• Volcanic soil and consistent earthquakes.

• Decent soils, consistent weather, and seasonal river floods.

• Extreme temperatures and scarce water resources.

How did the ease of farming in ancient Egypt impact its societal structure?

• It led to a nomadic lifestyle for most of the population.

• It required 100% of the population to work constantly to avoid starvation.

• It allowed for the formation of a complex social hierarchy with specialized roles.

• It resulted in a lack of innovation due to abundant resources.