Scorpion King and Egyptian Civilization

Scorpion King and Egyptian Civilization

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

FREE Resource

The video explores the discovery of Scorpion, a figure with characteristics of a Pharaoh from an earlier age, which opened a new chapter in Egyptian history. These findings challenged the widely held belief that Egyptian civilization emerged suddenly around 3000 BC due to foreign invaders. The discovery of a pre-Pharaoh king suggested that Egyptian civilization may have developed indigenously, prompting a reevaluation of historical narratives and challenging previous assumptions rooted in racial biases.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Scorpion King represent in terms of Egyptian history?

A modern Pharaoh

A foreign invader

A mythical figure

An earlier era of Egyptian history

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was there significant interest in the Scorpion King's name?

It was the only readable writing from that era

It was a common name in ancient Egypt

It was linked to a treasure

It was associated with a famous battle

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the widely held belief about the emergence of Egyptian civilization?

It developed gradually over centuries

It was influenced by African tribes

It was a result of natural disasters

It sprang up suddenly with foreign invaders

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the racial bias regarding the origins of Egyptian civilization?

It was believed to have roots in Africa

It was thought to have originated in Mesopotamia or Europe

It was considered a blend of various cultures

It was seen as a purely Egyptian development

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Quibble's discovery suggest about the history of Egyptian civilization?

It confirmed the theory of foreign invaders

It suggested an indigenous development

It indicated a later start date for civilization

It proved the existence of mythical creatures

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the discovery of a pre-Pharaoh king affect historical theories?

It confirmed the timeline of Egyptian history

It challenged the idea of foreign invaders

It had no impact on historical theories

It supported existing theories

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the potential impact of Quibble's discovery on history books?

It would lead to a rewrite of history books

It would confirm existing narratives

It would have no impact

It would only affect local history