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WorksheetsAncient Egypt; ch. 4
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which statement best explains why trade helped Egyptians make tools, jewelry, and art?
Egypt developed its civilization later than other regions.
Egyptians were not skilled at making arts and crafts.
Egyptians had an abundance of resources but not a lot of money.
Egypt did not have a large supply of wood, metal, or gems.
Which of these contributes most to the fertility of the land in the Nile Delta?
heavy tropical storms in Ethiopia
rich sediment deposits from upriver in Africa
abundant rainfall near the Mediterranean Sea
irrigation systems developed by the ancient Egyptians
To the people of ancient Egypt, the pharaoh was primarily a
political symbol
skilled bureaucrat
religious leader
military commander
How does the annual flooding of the Nile affect farmers in the Nile River Valley?
It makes it difficult for farmers to get their crops to market.
It enriches the soil with new nutrients carried in from upriver.
It destroys whatever crops have not been harvested by late spring.
It enables them to grow a crop of rice between the harvest of other crops.
Which statement describes the major difference between peasants and other farmers in ancient Egypt?
Peasants were not allowed to participate in the same religious rituals
Peasants did not own the land that they farmed and worked on.
Peasants lived in remote villages in houses made of mud-bricks.
Peasants were required to work on the pharaoh’s building projects such as the pyramids.
Which statement best applies to polytheism?
There is a heaven.
There are many gods.
The spirits control your life
The universe is merely an illusion.
Which of these geographic features is a part of Lower Egypt?
Delta
the Nile River Delta
the city of Thebes
the Nubian Desert
the Valley of the Kings
Egypt’s first pharaoh
established a democratic government
reformed Egypt’s main form of religion
unified the people living along the Nile
increased trade with peoples in the Middle East
The Old Kingdom period of Egyptian history ended when
Egypt was conquered by a Middle Eastern people
the pharaohs lost control over several Egyptian cities
Egyptian priests successfully reduced the power of the pharaohs
the capital of Egypt was moved to the Mediterranean coast.
What were ancient Egyptians able to do as a result of the invention of papyrus?
create accurate maps
develop a system of writing
keep records of transactions
communicate with distant peoples
Papyrus is a reed that grew easily in the marshes of the Nile River Valley. Papyrus was used by the Egyptians to make rope, matting, and sandals. All of these products were traded to other cultures and helped increase Egypt’s wealth. However, the most significant impact of papyrus was its use as a paper-like material. Its function as paper enabled Egyptians to develop advanced record-keeping systems.
Which conclusion is supported by the information above?
Egypt developed vast trade routes expanding well beyond Africa.
Egyptian sandals were the most sought-after Egyptian export.
Paper was the most important invention developed in Egypt.
Egypt’s agricultural success impacted all aspects of its culture.
Which statement best explains why priests were on the same level as government officials in the social and political structure of ancient Egypt?
Priests served as judges in the Egyptian court system.
As a living god, the pharaoh appointed priests to carry out rituals throughout the kingdom.
Pharaohs were extremely superstitious and relied on priests for political advice.
Many priests were women who represented an important segment of Egyptian society.
The discovery of Tutanhamen's tomb provided archaeololgists with many artifacts that were very useful in helping them better understand ancient Egyptian Life.
Which statement best explains why Tutankhamen’s tomb was special?
Tutankhamen ruled Egypt longer than any other pharaoh.
Little had been known about this period in Egyptian history.
Egyptian historians had not mentioned the location of this tomb.
This tomb still contained everything that had originally been placed inside.
What resulted from the fertility of the Nile River Valley?
greater political and economic power for farmers
a shift away from agriculture to industrial development
an increase in the food supply which led to population growth
prosperity that helped create a society with little difference between rich and poor
Which statement best explains why Egypt had multiple trade relationships with other civilizations?
Egypt had mineral resources that other civilizations did not.
Egypt was able to grow grains and food that other civilizations needed.
Egyptians needed to import most necessities in order to survive.
Egyptians were the most skilled artists and jewelry-makers in the world.
Which statement best explains why people chose to develop cities in these locations?
The pharaohs built cities along trade routes.
The river provided defenses against enemy attacks.
Food production was centered along the Nile River.
Egyptians migrated northward along the Nile toward the seacoast.
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 impress the gods.
They wanted their possessions to be available to them in the aterlife.
The Nile River empties into which body of water?
the Red Sea
the Gulf of Aqaba
the Atlantic Ocean
the Mediterranean Sea
Which factor contributed most to the development of towns and cities in ancient Egypt?
the threat of foreign enemies that made it necessary to improve defenses
the surplus food supply that allowed some people to work non-farming jobs
the need for people to live close to the few fresh-water supplies that existed
the need for people to live close to the few fresh-water supplies that existed
Look at the map of ancient Egypt. Which inference is supported by the information on the map?
Major cities relied on their proximity to the river in order to survive.
The geography of Egypt made establishing settlements difficult.
Upper Egypt had greater political strength than Lower Egypt.
The vast distance between cities made governing difficult.
