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Lesson 8 Test Review

Total questions: 105

Worksheet time: 1hrs 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who is known for writing the first known peace treaty with the Hittites?

a)
Khufu
b)
Ramses II
c)
Hatshepsut
d)
Tut
2.
Who built more monuments than any pharoah in history?
a)
Hatshepsut
b)
Khufu
c)
Senusret I
d)
Ramses II
3.

Which kingdom was known as the "Egypt's Golden Age"?

a)

New Kingdom

b)

Middle Kingdom

c)

Old Kingdom

4.

Which of the following statements is true?

a)

The pharaoh was regarded as the god Horus in human form

b)

Horus was the only god worshiped by the Egyptians

c)

Horus was believed to rule over the oceans

d)

Horus had the head of a jackal

5.

What do most pictures of ancient pharaohs have in common?

a)

Most show the pharaoh wearing a red headdress

b)

Most show the pharaoh with the head of a falcon

c)

Most show the pharaoh in a sitting position

d)

Most show the pharaoh holding a crook and a flail

6.

Why is the pharaoh Tutankhamun so famous?

a)

He is considered the greatest leader of Ancient Egypt

b)

He was the first pharaoh to conquer lands east of the Nile River

c)

He united the Upper and Lower Kingdoms of Egypt

d)

His fame is due to the discovery of intact tomb which had not been raided by looters

7.
The Age of Pyramids was also known as the ....
a)
Old Kingdom
b)
New Kingdom
c)
Middle Kingdom
d)
Late Kingdom
8.
Pharaohs functioned as . . . 
a)
kings
b)
generals
c)
religious leaders
d)
all of the above
9.
The pyramids were built . . .
a)
as military fortresses, where Egyptians could seek protection during times of invasion.
b)
as great tombs for pharaohs, who were thought to enter an after life that would never end.
c)
as centers of religious worship, where Egyptians gathered inside to honor their gods.
d)
as massive homes for the pharaohs, who enjoyed every luxury known to ancient Egyptians.
10.
Pharaoh Khufu is best known as . . .
a)
a patron of the arts.
b)
a great military commander.
c)
the first female pharaoh.
d)
the builder of the Great Pyramid.
11.
What flourished during the reign of Senusret I?
a)
art
b)
literature
c)
architecture
d)
all of the above
12.
Hatshepsut left a stunning monument to her reign.  The monument was . . .
a)
The Great Pyramid of Giza
b)
the great temple at Dayr-al-Bahri
c)
the White Chapel
d)
the temple complex at Abu Simbel
13.
The pharaoh Ramses II was best known for . . .
a)
being the first female pharaoh
b)
his military leadership
c)
promoting the arts and trade
d)
his Great Pyramid at Gize
14.

The Middle Kingdom lasted from...

a)

2700 - 2200 B.C.

b)

2200-2000 B.C.

c)

1600 - 1100 B.C.

d)

2000 - 1800 B.C.

15.

The Old Kingdom lasted from...

a)

2700 - 2200 B.C.

b)

2200-2000 B.C.

c)

1600 - 1100 B.C.

d)

2000 - 1800 B.C.

16.

The New Kingdom lasted from...

a)

2700 - 2200 B.C.

b)

2200-2000 B.C.

c)

1600 - 1100 B.C.

d)

2000 - 1800 B.C.

17.

This pharaoh is known best today as an architect of a famous pyramid.

a)

Senusret 1

b)

Khufu

c)

Hatshepsut

d)

Ramses II

18.

Not much is known about this pharaoh and only stories remain of him as cruel and harsh.

a)

Senusret 1

b)

Khufu

c)

Hatshepsut

d)

Ramses II

19.

This pharaoh was a strong leader who ruled a stable and unified Egypt and let art, literature, and architecture flourish

a)

Senusret 1

b)

Khufu

c)

Hatshepsut

d)

Ramses II

20.

This pharaoh was the first female pharaoh of Egypt.

a)

Senusret 1

b)

Khufu

c)

Hatshepsut

d)

Ramses II

21.

This pharaoh promoted trade with other countries and led an expedition to the African kingdom of Punt.

a)

Senusret 1

b)

Khufu

c)

Hatshepsut

d)

Ramses II

22.

This pharaoh ruled during the New Kingdom and reigned for more than 60 years, longer than any other pharaoh.

a)

Senusret 1

b)

Khufu

c)

Hatshepsut

d)

Ramses II

23.

This pharaoh used his power to excess. Had over 100 wives, more than 100 children, and had statues built throughout Egypt in his image.

a)

Senusret 1

b)

Khufu

c)

Hatshepsut

d)

Ramses II

24.

This pharaoh helped establish the pharaoh as a central authority by taking over Egypt's food supply, controlling government officials, and declaring himself a god.

a)

Senusret 1

b)

Khufu

c)

Hatshepsut

d)

Ramses II

25.

This pharaoh's greatest accomplishments were in religious architecture, like White Chapel.

a)

Senusret 1

b)

Khufu

c)

Hatshepsut

d)

Ramses II

26.

This pharaoh wanted his memory to live on through his monuments, but few of his buildings actually survived the passage of time.

a)

Senusret 1

b)

Khufu

c)

Hatshepsut

d)

Ramses II

27.

This pharaoh was responsible for the building of the Great Pyramid at Giza, one of the wonders of the ancient world.

a)

Senusret 1

b)

Khufu

c)

Hatshepsut

d)

Ramses II

28.

This pharaoh left behind a stunning monument to their reign—a great temple at Dayr al-Bahri. The main part of the temple was built into a cliff above the Nile River.

a)

Senusret 1

b)

Khufu

c)

Hatshepsut

d)

Ramses II

29.

This pharaoh signed the world's first peace treaty, between Egypt and the Hittites, which lasted until the Hittite Empire collapsed around 1190 B.C.E.

a)

Senusret 1

b)

Khufu

c)

Hatshepsut

d)

Ramses II

30.

This pharaoh built the temple complex at Abu Simbel. It had four giant statues of himself framed the entrance to the main temple. The figures were carved right out of the rock face of the cliff and are among the finest examples of the artistic skill of Egyptian sculptors.

a)

Senusret 1

b)

Khufu

c)

Hatshepsut

d)

Ramses II

31.

True or False:

Pharaohs are only male.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

Who is known for writing the first known peace treaty with the Hittites?

a)
Khufu
b)
Ramses II
c)
Hatshepsut
d)
Tut
33.
Who built more monuments than any pharoah in history?
a)
Hatshepsut
b)
Khufu
c)
Senusret I
d)
Ramses II
34.

Which kingdom was known as the "Egypt's Golden Age"?

a)

New Kingdom

b)

Middle Kingdom

c)

Old Kingdom

35.

Which of the following statements is true?

a)

The pharaoh was regarded as the god Horus in human form

b)

Horus was the only god worshiped by the Egyptians

c)

Horus was believed to rule over the oceans

d)

Horus had the head of a jackal

36.

What do most pictures of ancient pharaohs have in common?

a)

Most show the pharaoh wearing a red headdress

b)

Most show the pharaoh with the head of a falcon

c)

Most show the pharaoh in a sitting position

d)

Most show the pharaoh holding a crook and a flail

37.

Why is the pharaoh Tutankhamun so famous?

a)

He is considered the greatest leader of Ancient Egypt

b)

He was the first pharaoh to conquer lands east of the Nile River

c)

He united the Upper and Lower Kingdoms of Egypt

d)

His fame is due to the discovery of intact tomb which had not been raided by looters

38.
The Age of Pyramids was also known as the ....
a)
Old Kingdom
b)
New Kingdom
c)
Middle Kingdom
d)
Late Kingdom
39.
Pharaohs functioned as . . . 
a)
kings
b)
generals
c)
religious leaders
d)
all of the above
40.
The pyramids were built . . .
a)
as military fortresses, where Egyptians could seek protection during times of invasion.
b)
as great tombs for pharaohs, who were thought to enter an after life that would never end.
c)
as centers of religious worship, where Egyptians gathered inside to honor their gods.
d)
as massive homes for the pharaohs, who enjoyed every luxury known to ancient Egyptians.
41.
Pharaoh Khufu is best known as . . .
a)
a patron of the arts.
b)
a great military commander.
c)
the first female pharaoh.
d)
the builder of the Great Pyramid.
42.
What flourished during the reign of Senusret I?
a)
art
b)
literature
c)
architecture
d)
all of the above
43.
Hatshepsut left a stunning monument to her reign.  The monument was . . .
a)
The Great Pyramid of Giza
b)
the great temple at Dayr-al-Bahri
c)
the White Chapel
d)
the temple complex at Abu Simbel
44.
The pharaoh Ramses II was best known for . . .
a)
being the first female pharaoh
b)
his military leadership
c)
promoting the arts and trade
d)
his Great Pyramid at Gize
45.
Who was the pharaoh that united lower and upper Egypt?
a)
Khufu
b)
Ahmose
c)
Menes
d)
Tut
46.
What is a pharaoh?
a)
an ancient Egyptian scribe
b)
an ancient Egyptian leader
c)
an Ancient Sumerian king
d)
An ancient circus performer
47.
What is a body that has been preserved after death to keep it from decaying called?
a)
A corpse
b)
A ghost
c)
A mummy
d)
A cremation 
48.
Ancient Egypt enjoyed three long periods of stability and unity under the rule of pharaohs. Which was NOT one of these time periods?
a)
The Old Kingdom
b)
The Middle Kingdom
c)
The New Kingdom
d)
The Final Kingdom
49.
Some historians also call the Old Kingdom...
a)
The beginnings of time
b)
The Age of the Pyramids
c)
The Carefree Time
d)
The Age of Creation
50.
The Middle Kingdom is also referred to as...
a)
The Period of Reunification
b)
The Rebuilding Age
c)
The Age of Unity
d)
The Time of Chaos
51.
During this time period, ancient Egypt's power reached its height.
a)
The Old Kingdom
b)
The Middle Kingdom
c)
The New Kingdom
d)
Kingdom 2.0
52.
As in Mesopotamia, _______ played a central role in Egypt's political and social order.
a)
wealth
b)
religion
c)
family tree
d)
social networking
53.
Pharaoh Khufu was BEST known for....
a)
being a ruthless leader
b)
being the builder of a famous pyramid
c)
being kind and loving to his people
d)
enslaving anyone who disagreed with him
54.
How was the Great Pyramid of Giza built? 
a)
Aliens built it.
b)
Nobody knows exactly how they did it.
c)
They used machines as tools to place the blocks together.
d)
Slaves built the pyramid. 
55.
Pharaoh Sensuret I is also known as...
a)
Patron of the Arts
b)
Patron of Religion
c)
Patron of Wealth
d)
Patron of Luck
56.
Art, literature, and architecture flourished during Sensuret's reign. What does "reign" mean?
a)
dictatorship; ultimate rule
b)
bad weather
c)
the period of time someone rules, usually royalty
57.
Sensuret's finest architectural achievement was the...
a)
Great Pyramid of Giza
b)
Ziggurat
c)
Taco Bell
d)
White Chapel
58.
Pharaoh Hatshepsut was Egypt's first _____ pharaoh.
a)
atheist (one who does not believe in gods)
b)
female
c)
teenage
d)
Mesopotamian
59.
Hatshepsut is remembered for her promotion of ....
a)
religious values
b)
feminism
c)
trade
d)
a strong military
60.
Hatshepsut left behind a stunning monument to her reign -- a great _____
a)
temple
b)
pyramid
c)
library
d)
museum
61.
Pharaoh Ramses II was known as a ....
a)
Military Leader and Master Builder
b)
A Patron of the Arts
c)
A Promoter of Trade
d)
A Failure
62.
Ramses was a peacemaker and signed the world's first peace treaty. What is the definition of a "treaty?"
a)
a written agreement by which two or more states agree to peaceful relations
b)
a poem that discusses peace
c)
a yummy snack
d)
a speech
63.
How were many ancient Egyptian artifacts recovered by historians?
a)
Egyptians buried items with mummies in tombs
b)
Egyptians kept vast museums and libraries
c)
Egyptians buried items in the ground for others to find
64.
Which pharaohs mummy is one of the best preserved bodies ever found?
a)
Khufu
b)
Sensuret I
c)
Hatshepshut
d)
Ramses II
65.
How did pharaohs ensure they would not be forgotten?
a)
The wrote autobiographies to be placed in libraries
b)
They took tons of selfies
c)
They hired people to tell their stories
d)
They had monuments build in their honor
66.
The Age of Pyramids was also known as the ....
a)
Old Kingdom
b)
New Kingdom
c)
Middle Kingdom
d)
Late Kingdom
67.
Ancient Egypt's power reached its height during the . . .
a)
Old Kingdom
b)
New Kingdom
c)
Middle Kingdom
d)
Late Kingdom
68.
Pharaohs functioned as . . . 
a)
kings
b)
generals
c)
religious leaders
d)
all of the above
69.
The pyramids were built . . .
a)
as military fortresses, where Egyptians could seek protection during times of invasion.
b)
as great tombs for pharaohs, who were thought to enter an after life that would never end.
c)
as centers of religious worship, where Egyptians gathered inside to honor their gods.
d)
as massive homes for the pharaohs, who enjoyed every luxury known to ancient Egyptians.
70.
Pharaoh Khufu is best known as . . .
a)
a patron of the arts.
b)
a great military commander.
c)
the first female pharaoh.
d)
the builder of the Great Pyramid.
71.
Why did Khufu keep strict control over Egypt's good supply?
a)
He wanted to establish the pharaoh as a central authority.
b)
He wanted to protect the food supply from contamination from Egypt's enemies.
c)
He wanted to keep most of the food for himself.
d)
He wanted to make sure that no  Egyptian ate food that was against their religion.
72.
How did Khufu reach his status as as a god?
a)
Egyptians held a vote and declared him a god.
b)
A council of elders decided he was a god.
c)
He declared himself a god.
d)
He had that status from the moment he was born.
73.
What flourished during the reign of Senusret I?
a)
art
b)
literature
c)
architecture
d)
all of the above
74.
Artisans created jewelry out of gold, copper, and gems such as . . .
a)
alabaster
b)
purple amethyst
c)
limestone
d)
pink granite
75.
What was the fate of Senusret's famous White Chapel?
a)
It was taken apart by a later pharaoh, but restored more recently by archaeologists.
b)
It has remained intact since it was built as a lasting monument to Senusret.
c)
It was completely destroyed in the 1700s when French armies used it for target practice.
d)
It became a Christian chapel in the 1400s and was a famous pilgrimage site.
76.
How did Hatshepsut come to power?
a)
She led an army to overthrow the previous pharaoh and seize power.
b)
She shared power with her male relatives at first, then took over as sole ruler.
c)
She inherited her position as an older woman and ruled on her own from the beginning.
d)
She campaigned for the position as a young woman and was elected to rule on her own.
77.
Why did Hatshepsut often portray herself as a man?
a)
By law, the pharaoh had to be a man so Hatshepsut had to disguise herself for the rest of her life.
b)
Hatshepsut had always wished that she had been born a man, so she dressed and acted like a man.
c)
Egyptians had always followed and respected male rulers, and Hatshepsut wanted that same respect.
d)
Hatshepsut came to power through the army, where she had disguised herself as a man to fit in.
78.
Why did Hatshepsut send five ships to the African kingdom of Punt?
a)
to punish the kingdom for disrespecting her
b)
to conquer the kingdom
c)
to recapture her kidnapped husband
d)
to exchange trade goods
79.
Hatshepsut left a stunning monument to her reign.  The monument was . . .
a)
The Great Pyramid of Giza
b)
the great temple at Dayr-al-Bahri
c)
the White Chapel
d)
the temple complex at Abu Simbel
80.
The pharaoh Ramses II was best known for . . .
a)
being the first female pharaoh
b)
his military leadership
c)
promoting the arts and trade
d)
his Great Pyramid at Gize
81.
The  most famous military campaign that that Ramses II fought was against . . .
a)
the Persian Empire
b)
the British Empire
c)
the Hittite Empire
d)
the Nubian Empire
82.
Which Paraoh's tomb was uncovered in 1922, revealing a wealth of ancient treasures?
a)
Khufu
b)
Senusret I
c)
Hatshepsut
d)
King Tut
83.
How does Egypt's pharaoh differ from the U.S. President?
a)
The pharaoh was in charge of the military. In the U.S. the vice-president is in charge of the military.
b)
The president oversees religion in the U.S. The pharaoh is not allowed to make any religious decisions in ancient Egypt.
c)
Egypt's pharaoh inherits his power in a monarchy.  The U.S. president is elected in a presidential democracy.
d)
Both the pharaoh and the president enforce laws.
84.
A system in which government officials are appointed by a king to assist him in carrying out his duties is known as a . . .
a)
democracy
b)
bureaucracy
c)
monarchy
d)
kingdom
85.
The list above are examples of how which pharaoh established the his central authority.
a)
Khufu
b)
Akhenaten
c)
Hatshepsut
d)
Senusret I
86.
The Age of Pyramids was also known as the ....
a)
Old Kingdom
b)
New Kingdom
c)
Middle Kingdom
d)
Late Kingdom
87.
Ancient Egypt's power reached its height during the . . .
a)
Old Kingdom
b)
New Kingdom
c)
Middle Kingdom
d)
Late Kingdom
88.
Pharaohs functioned as . . . 
a)
kings
b)
generals
c)
religious leaders
d)
all of the above
89.
The pyramids were built . . .
a)
as military fortresses, where Egyptians could seek protection during times of invasion.
b)
as great tombs for pharaohs, who were thought to enter an after life that would never end.
c)
as centers of religious worship, where Egyptians gathered inside to honor their gods.
d)
as massive homes for the pharaohs, who enjoyed every luxury known to ancient Egyptians.
90.
Pharaoh Khufu is best known as . . .
a)
a patron of the arts.
b)
a great military commander.
c)
the first female pharaoh.
d)
the builder of the Great Pyramid.
91.
Why did Khufu keep strict control over Egypt's good supply?
a)
He wanted to establish the pharaoh as a central authority.
b)
He wanted to protect the food supply from contamination from Egypt's enemies.
c)
He wanted to keep most of the food for himself.
d)
He wanted to make sure that no  Egyptian ate food that was against their religion.
92.
How did Khufu reach his status as as a god?
a)
Egyptians held a vote and declared him a god.
b)
A council of elders decided he was a god.
c)
He declared himself a god.
d)
He had that status from the moment he was born.
93.
What flourished during the reign of Senusret I?
a)
art
b)
literature
c)
architecture
d)
all of the above
94.
Artisans created jewelry out of gold, copper, and gems such as . . .
a)
alabaster
b)
purple amethyst
c)
limestone
d)
pink granite
95.
What was the fate of Senusret's famous White Chapel?
a)
It was taken apart by a later pharaoh, but restored more recently by archaeologists.
b)
It has remained intact since it was built as a lasting monument to Senusret.
c)
It was completely destroyed in the 1700s when French armies used it for target practice.
d)
It became a Christian chapel in the 1400s and was a famous pilgrimage site.
96.
How did Hatshepsut come to power?
a)
She led an army to overthrow the previous pharaoh and seize power.
b)
She shared power with her male relatives at first, then took over as sole ruler.
c)
She inherited her position as an older woman and ruled on her own from the beginning.
d)
She campaigned for the position as a young woman and was elected to rule on her own.
97.
Why did Hatshepsut often portray herself as a man?
a)
By law, the pharaoh had to be a man so Hatshepsut had to disguise herself for the rest of her life.
b)
Hatshepsut had always wished that she had been born a man, so she dressed and acted like a man.
c)
Egyptians had always followed and respected male rulers, and Hatshepsut wanted that same respect.
d)
Hatshepsut came to power through the army, where she had disguised herself as a man to fit in.
98.
Why did Hatshepsut send five ships to the African kingdom of Punt?
a)
to punish the kingdom for disrespecting her
b)
to conquer the kingdom
c)
to recapture her kidnapped husband
d)
to exchange trade goods
99.
Hatshepsut left a stunning monument to her reign.  The monument was . . .
a)
The Great Pyramid of Giza
b)
the great temple at Dayr-al-Bahri
c)
the White Chapel
d)
the temple complex at Abu Simbel
100.
The pharaoh Ramses II was best known for . . .
a)
being the first female pharaoh
b)
his military leadership
c)
promoting the arts and trade
d)
his Great Pyramid at Gize
101.
The  most famous military campaign that that Ramses II fought was against . . .
a)
the Persian Empire
b)
the British Empire
c)
the Hittite Empire
d)
the Nubian Empire
102.
Which Paraoh's tomb was uncovered in 1922, revealing a wealth of ancient treasures?
a)
Khufu
b)
Senusret I
c)
Hatshepsut
d)
King Tut
103.
How does Egypt's pharaoh differ from the U.S. President?
a)
The pharaoh was in charge of the military. In the U.S. the vice-president is in charge of the military.
b)
The president oversees religion in the U.S. The pharaoh is not allowed to make any religious decisions in ancient Egypt.
c)
Egypt's pharaoh inherits his power in a monarchy.  The U.S. president is elected in a presidential democracy.
d)
Both the pharaoh and the president enforce laws.
104.
A system in which government officials are appointed by a king to assist him in carrying out his duties is known as a . . .
a)
democracy
b)
bureaucracy
c)
monarchy
d)
kingdom
105.
The list above are examples of how which pharaoh established the his central authority.
a)
Khufu
b)
Akhenaten
c)
Hatshepsut
d)
Senusret I