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Kingdoms of the Nile

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Along which river did the Egyptian civilization develop?

a)

The Nile

b)

The Tigris

c)

The Jordan

d)

The Euphrates

2.

How did Egypt's location affect the development of its civilization?

a)

Because it was shielded by deserts, it was protected from invasion

b)

Because it was close to other powerful empires, it was constantly conquered.

c)

Because it was near other cultures, it adopted the beliefs of other religions

d)

Because it was along a major river, it was destroyed many times by massive flooding

3.

The Nile River would flood its delta every year during the ​ (a)   which left behind rich soil used for growing crops.

Choose from the below words
fall
summer
spring
winter
4.

Where was the first capital of united Egypt?

a)

Memphis

b)

Nekhen

c)

Pe

d)

Sumer

5.

The presence of ​ (a)   allowed two kingdoms of Egypt to develop with little of invasion by other warring nations

Choose from the below words
deserts
woodland
forrest
swamp
6.

The pharaohs of Egypt passed the right to rule to their descendants, creating ​ (a)   that lasted many generations

Choose from the below words
dynasties
tribes
cataracts
delta
7.

Which type of government did ancient Egyptians develop during the Old Kingdom?

a)

democracy

b)

republic

c)

dictatorship

d)

theocracy

8.

The Old Kingdom was ruled by a pharaoh, who was considered to be a living god, and supported by ​ (a)   who controlled may political offices

Choose from the below words
priests
pharaoh
kings
gods
9.

Which statement accurately characterizes the ancient Egyptian religion?

a)

Egyptians worshiped many gods who required human sacrifice

b)

Egyptians worshiped many gods who often took the form of animals

c)

Egyptians worshiped only two gods, who represented heaven and earth

d)

Egyptians worshiped only one god, who nevere took the form of a living being

10.

Why were pyramids, such as the Great Pyramid at Giza, usually reeserved for the burial of pharaohs?

a)

Ancient Egyptians believed that only thier phyramids according to acient beliefs

b)

Pharaohs were required to be buried in phyramids according to ancient beliefs

c)

Pyramid construction needed a large labor force and took a long time to complete

d)

Ancient Egyptians believed that pyramid tombs best guaranteed that their leaders would have an afterlife

11.

The Great Pyramid at Giza was constructed by Pharaoh?

a)

Khufu

b)

Queen Hatshepsut

c)

Ramses the Great

d)

Menes

12.

How did the Old Kingdom period end?

a)

Foreign armies conquered the capital

b)

Pharaohs lost political control of the country

c)

Enslaved people overthrew the government

d)

Severe drought caused widespread starvation

13.

Near the end of the Old Kingdom, ​ (a)   rose in power to rule ancient Egypt as the pharaohs began to lose political control of the country

Choose from the below words
nobles
scribes
farmer
slaves
14.

Which statement best describes Egypt during the New Kingdom period?

a)

Egypt was politically unstable due to poor harvests an slave rebellions

b)

Egypt was continually invaded and was forced to pay tribute to its neighbors

c)

Egypt became wealthy by trading with its neighbors and through military conquests

d)

Egypt became a democracy after adopting Greek political reform and cultural practices

15.

Which privilege was given to ancient Egyptian scribes?

a)

They did not have to pay taxes

b)

They received the rank of general in the army

c)

They were allowed to marry into the royal family

d)

They decided which member of the royal family would become pharaoh

16.

Why was it difficulty for modern scholars to understand the meaning of Egyptian hieroglyphics?

a)

Hieroglyphic symbols did not correspond to sounds

b)

Hieroglyphics are unlike other forms of modern writing

c)

Hieroglyphic symbols are not arranged into sentences

d)

Hieroglyphics were used only by the lowest members of society

17.

How did the Old Kingdom period end?

a)

Foreign armies conquered the capital

b)

Pharaohs lost political contorl of the country

c)

Enslaved people overthrew the government

d)

Severe drought caused widespread starvation

18.

Which of the following was ancient Egypt's largest temple?

a)

Temple of Luxor

b)

Temple of Karnak

c)

Temple of Thebes

d)

Temple of Abu Simbel

19.

The best preserved artwork from ancient Egypt can be found in the interior of?

a)

tombs and temples

b)

Rosetta Stone

c)

papyrus

d)

hieroglyphics

20.

Put they Egyptian Society in order

a)

Pharaoh

b)

Nobles

c)

Scribes and Craftspeople

d)

Farmers, Servants, slaves

1)
2)
3)
4)