WorksheetsChapter 3, Ancient Egypt
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 7mins
Salt used in the process of mummification
Theocracy
Amulet
Cataracts
A small piece of jewelry (token)
Amulet
Natron
Papyrus
Rosetta Stone
Ancient Egyptian God, was a doctor and architect of the Great Pyramid
Imhotep
Osiris
Amon Ra
Ramses II
Adviser to the Pharaoh (Economic and Military)
Queen Hatshepsut
Papyrus
Theocracy
Vizier
Why was Ancient Egypt considered the "Gift" of the Nile River by the Greek historian Herodotus?
The Nile River provided a water source to Egypt, that could be used in fishing and irrigation.
After flooding, the Nile River left behind valuable soil, called silt.
The Egyptians used the Nile River to trade and transport goods to other civilizations.
All of the Above
Why was the discovery of the Rosetta Stone important to historians?
The Rosetta Stone gave precise directions to the Valley of the Kings.
The Rosetta Stone helped unlock the Egyptian writing system, which helped historians understand the culture of Egypt.
The Rosetta Stone gave information on the creation of the Great Pyramids of Giza.
All of the above.
How did the perception of a pharaoh being a God, add to his power?
The people of Egypt believed the pharaoh determined their afterlife.
The people of Egypt relied on the pharaoh to communicate to the other Gods to provide a good harvest each season.
The people of Egypt never questioned the pharaoh.
All of the above.
How was the horse drawn chariot an example of Egyptian cultural diffusion?
The Hyksos defeated Egypt with the help of the horse drawn chariot and the Egyptians quickly copied the technology.
Ancient Egyptian drawings provided details of the horse drawn chariot being used in battle.
The Egyptians were the first to use the horse drawn chariot in battle.
All of the above.
How did mummy making advance Egyptian science?
The process of mummification was important to the creation of the pyramids.
Mummification was important to the Egyptians understanding of chemistry and forensic science.
The process of mummification advanced the Egyptians understanding of human anatomy.
All of the above.
Why was the discovery of King Tut's tomb important to historians?
It gave historians a better understanding of hieroglyphics.
It helped understand the process of mummification.
Thousands of artifacts were discovered inside King Tut's tomb.
All of the above.
Egypt is isolated from other regions and civilizations by the Sahara to the west and the cataracts along the Nile, how might this isolation affected early Egyptian society?
This isolation allowed for outsiders to attack Egypt in an attempt to steal the valuable riches of Egypt.
The isolation created by the Sahara and the cataracts allowed Egypt to adopt a similar culture to that of the Ancient Chinese and Indian civilizations.
The Sahara and the cataracts created a very unique culture (government, religion, and writing system) and allowed for very little cultural diffusion.
All of the above
Most Ancient Egyptian cities were located along the Nile River and had markets that allowed for trade, is an example of:
Social Classes
Government
Public Works
Cities
The Egyptians created huge irrigation projects is an example of,
Cities
Religion
Public Works
Writing
What was the purpose of the "Test of Truth?"
The Egyptians believed that the Test of Truth determined one's place in the afterlife.
The Egyptians used the Test of Truth to select the next pharaoh of Egypt.
The Egyptians would use this test to determine guilt of innocence of a person accused of a crime.
All of the above.
Pharaohs, Viziers, Nobles, Priests, Scribes, Craftsmen, Farmers/Slaves is an example of,
Writing
Government
Cities
Social Classes
