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WorksheetsU2T2 Week 9: Egyptian Society & Govt.
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 50mins
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What does the term "dynasty" mean?
a series of pharaohs
orders decreed by the pharaoh
the head of the government
the name of the newest water Pokemon
The government of ancient Egypt was a theocracy. This means that ________.
(Select the THREE correct answers)
they believed that the pharaoh spoke for the gods
priests helped to run the kingdom
pharaohs created all the laws for Egypt
people voted for their pharaoh
scribes decided which decrees would become laws
What event led to more people becoming interested in ancient Egypt and archaeologists searching for more tombs?
the uncovering of the Sphinx
the discovery of King Tut's tomb
the discovery of the Great Pyramids
the discovery of a cute new desert fox species
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Which group of people would have been at the bottom of the Egyptian social pyramid?
merchants
scribes
slaves
farmers
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Which person would have been right below the pharaoh in the Egyptian social pyramid?
merchant
scribe
vizier
artisan
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Which group of people would have been in the circled class of the Egyptian social pyramid?
merchants
artisans
soldiers
farmers
Callie made a claim that ancient Egyptians believed in an afterlife. What evidence could Callie use to support her claim?
the Egyptians would bury their possessions with the dead
the Egyptians would mummify the bodies so they could be reanimated in the afterlife
the Egyptians built the Sphinx statue
the Egyptians wrote in hieroglyphics on the stone walls of pyramids
What is the Pharaoh Ramses II known for?
she was the first female pharaoh
he is known for the discovery of his tomb
he is known for building great monuments and his military success
he is known for inventing rocket ships
What is a sarcophagus?
a type of coffin
a statue of the god Amun-Ra
a king/queen of Egypt
when something remains stable and unchanging
How is Egypt an example of continuity?
Select the TWO correct answers.
Ancient Egypt lasted for more than 3,000 years.
Ancient Egypt did not last very long, only about 100 years.
Ancient Egypt has influenced other societies and cultures.
Ancient Egypt was struggling for food and weapons.
Ancient Egypt had one pharaoh throughout its history.
