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WorksheetsQuiz on Ancient Egypt
Total questions: 46
Worksheet time: 46mins
Who is believed to have unified Upper and Lower Egypt around 3100 BCE?
Tutankhamun
Ramses II
Menes
Cleopatra
What did Egyptians believe about their pharaohs?
They were just kings
They were gods on Earth
They were ordinary people
They were merchants
What were the two kingdoms of ancient Egypt before unification?
East Egypt and West Egypt
Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt
North Egypt and South Egypt
Central Egypt and Coastal Egypt
Who is believed to have founded Egypt's first dynasty?
Tutankhamun
Cleopatra
Menes
Ramses
What is the term for a series of rulers from the same family?
Empire
Dynasty
Kingdom
Republic
A family of kings or other rulers who have ruled over a country for many years.
Monarch
Theocracy
Regent
Dynasty
Who would the people of Egypt blame if crops did not grow or if disease struck?
the farmers whose small villages were unclean
the mummies whose ka was distrubed
the pharaoh who was both ruler and god
the dynasty that was in power
What was the main job of the Pharaoh in ancient Egypt?
Managing the empire
Creating art and sculptures
Protecting & governing
Selling goods
Evaluate the impact of Pharaoh Ramses II's reign on the construction of temples and monuments.
He discouraged construction
He had little impact on construction
His reign marked a prolific period of building
He focused only on small structures
What was the role of the vizier in ancient Egyptian government?
To manage trade and commerce
To oversee the administration and justice system
To lead the army
To conduct religious ceremonies
How did ancient Egyptians ensure the continuity of their government?
Through a council of elders
By appointing leaders based on merit
Passing power down within the family
By electing new leaders every year
The Hyksos invaded Egypt from _____________.
Western Asia
Southern Europe
Northern Africa
Eastern Mediterranean
Pharaohs during the Middle Kingdom restored prosperity and _____________.
Trade
War
Isolation
Decline
Who was the first known female pharaoh?
Cleopatra
Nefertiti
Hatshepsut
Ahmose
What was the ruler of Ancient Egypt called?
King
President
Emperor
Pharaoh
How are the periods of Ancient Egypt classified?
Beginning, Middle, and End of Egypt
Early, On-Time, and Late Kingdoms
Before, During, and After Kingdoms
Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms
Ancient Egypt's power reached its height during the
Old Kingdom
New Kingdom
Middle Kingdom
Late Kingdom
The pharaoh Khufu is best known as
The first female pharaoh
The builder of the Great Pyramid
Why did Hatshepsut send five ships to the African kingdom of Punt?
to conquer the kingdom
to recapture her kidnapped husband
to exchange trade goods
The pharaoh Ramses II was best known for
being the first female pharaoh.
his military leadership.
promoting the arts and trade.
his Great Pyramid at Giza.
Which of the following describes the personality of Ramses II?
Self important
Modest
What does "Golden Age" mean in ancient Egypt?
War period
Peace, prosperity, and trade
Famine period
Isolation period
Use the information to answer the question. In ancient Egypt, the goddess Maat was identified with justice and order. Pharaohs were often represented as honoring Maat. The information best shows the connection in ancient Egypt between
art and education.
conquests and growth.
religion and government.
resources and technology.
Read the information and answer the question. Speaker 1: Our country’s leader was elected by the people so he must do the people’s will. Speaker 2: Our country’s government is run by military leaders so we are always at war. Speaker 3: Our country’s leader is a god so his word must always be obeyed. Speaker 4: Our country’s government was created by noblemen so they could increase their wealth. Who most likely lived in ancient Egypt?
Speaker 1
Speaker 2
Speaker 3
Speaker 4
In Ancient Egypt, how were new rulers selected?
Current rulers selected their successors from local elders.
Current rulers passed power on to relatives within their family.
New rulers were selected by a democratic vote.
New rulers were chosen from the top military generals.
How did Hatshepsut attempt to show Egyptians she was meant to be pharaoh?
by executing those who spoke against her
by asking Egyptian citizens to vote for her
by marrying the ruler of a neighboring country
by linking herself to the Egyptian god Amen-Re
How did Hatshepsut most try to show her rule was legal?
by marrying the king of a neighboring country
by having her stepson officially declare her to be pharaoh
by issuing a series of decrees stating pharaohs should be female
by making images which showed her as a male king or wearing male dress
What was a major reason Ramses II built so many statues and monuments?
To show his wealth and power and ensure he would be remembered
To honor the gods
To prepare for his life after death
To support the arts in Egypt
What did wealthy women in Egypt have the opportunity to become?
Farmers
Builders
Priests
Soldiers
What was the highest social group in ancient Egypt?
Priests
Pharaoh and his family
Artisans
Peasants
Who were part of the upper class in ancient Egypt?
Farmers
Scribes
Priests
Slaves
What are the three long periods of stability and unity in Ancient Egypt called?
The Old Kingdom, the Middle Kingdom, and the New Kingdom
The Bronze Age, the Iron Age, and the Stone Age
The Renaissance, the Enlightenment, and the Industrial Age
The Classical Period, the Medieval Period, and the Modern Period
The period of Egyptian history from about 2050 to 1750 BC and marked by order and stability.
Old Kingdom
Middle Kingdom
New Kingdom
The period from about 1550 to 1050 BC in Egyptian history, when Egypt was conquering other areas a reached the height of its power and glory.
Old Kingdom
Middle Kingdom
New Kingdom
Which period lasted from about 2700 to 220- BC in Egyptians history that began shortly after Egypt was unified?
New Kingdom
Old Kingdom
Middle Kingdom
Future Kingdom
Who was the supreme ruler of all the land in Ancient Egypt?
The King
The Pharaoh
The Vizier
The Nomark
The Tsar
Why did most of the citizens of Ancient Egypt accept Pharaoh as the supreme leader?
Because the Pharaoh was also a great fighter and could defeat any warrior in the land
Many citizens didn't agree and the government was in constant turmoil as a result
Because they weren't very smart and could not imagine another type of government
Because the Pharaoh was also considered a god and was the people's representative to the gods
Because Pharaoh bought their loyalty with gold and food
What official reported to the Pharaoh as the leader of the government?
The president
The nomark
The vizier
The senator
The consul
What was the job of the nomark?
To head up various divisions of Pharaoh's armies
To rule over an area of land called a nome
To oversee the farmers
To keep the public works in order
To write down and record the activities of the government
What was ma'at, and why was it important to the pharaoh's role?
A type of crown that showed royal power
The divine principle of order and harmony that the pharaoh had to maintain
A special ceremony performed during festivals
The name for the pharaoh's palace
Looking at Egyptian social structure, who were the two most powerful groups below the pharaoh?
Soldiers and scribes
Priests and government officials
Artisans and merchants
Farmers and craftsmen
What religious responsibility did the pharaoh have?
Leading all temple ceremonies
Writing religious texts
Maintaining order between gods and humans
Building all temples personally
What was the main duty of the chief treasurer?
Collecting taxes
Advising the pharaoh in matters of war
Supervising government officials
Overseeing the banquet preparations
A system of government ruled by religious leaders.
Unify
Theocracy
Pharaoh
Embalm
