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WorksheetsEgyptian Society and Contributions Assessment
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 11mins
How were the reigns of Hatshepsut and Ramses II similar?
They both increased Egypt's military power.
They both engaged in massive building projects.
They both maintained peace with neighboring countries.
They both encouraged a return to traditional religious practices.
A Pharaoh named Akhenaten forced his subjects to worship only the sun disk Aten.
Which statement best explains why Akhenaten's religious policy caused conflict throughout Egypt?
Most Egyptians preferred worshipping the god Seth.
Most Egyptians saw Aten as a lesser god.
Most Egyptians preferred the practice of polytheism.
Most Egyptians did not believe on worshipping gods that controlled the forces of nature.
Why did Ancient Egyptians mummified their dead?
To preserve their bodies for life in the underworld
To prevent the god seth from destroying their souls
To preserve their bodies for scientific research
To prevent the smell of decomposition
To the people of ancient Egypt, the Pharaoh was primarily a
political symbol
religious leader
skilled diplomat
military commander
Which statement best describes why Tut's tomb was filled with so many different items from everyday Egyptian life?
Egyptian buried servant's alive in their Pharaoh's tomb
Egyptians believed the afterlife was an extension of their earthly life
Egyptian used their tombs as storage areas for surplus goods
Egyptians wanted to leave a record of their culture for future generations to discover
Why did Egyptian's believe in the idea of the divine right of kings?
Because the pharaoh was considered a god
Because the afterlife was believed to be similar to the earthly life
Because the gods controlled almost every aspect of life
Because society should be divided into different classes
Which of these devices from today is most similar to something that an ancient Egyptian merchant would have used?
a lawnmower
a calculator
a scale
a bar code scanner
How did the tradition of mummifying the dead benefit ancient Egyptian doctors?
It gave doctors a wide knowledge of medicinal plants and herbs
It gave doctors the ability to set broken bones and cure unhealthy teeth
It gave doctors a clear understanding of the anatomy of the human body
It gave doctors the chance to use trial and error to test out new methods of curing the sick
How did ancient Egyptians benefit from the invention of papyrus?
Egyptians were able to create accurate maps
Egyptians were able to develop a system of writing
Egyptians were able to keep records of transactions
Egyptians were able to communicate with distant peoples
What aspect of Egyptian sculpture mos influenced the sculpture of later civilizations?
its focus on death
its focus on realism
its focus on religion
its focus on idealism
Why were funeral preparations important to Egyptians from all levels of society? Be sure to provide details and examples in your answer.
Look around you. Many of the everyday objects you see—paper, written stories and articles, buildings—have their roots in ancient Egypt. The cultural and technological influences of ancient Egyptian culture can be found in many places in the modern world. Be sure to provide details that support your opinion.
Identify at least three examples from modern life that show the influence of Egyptian art, architecture, or science.
