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Ancient Egypt and Kush Study Guide

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Choose the correct definition for the vocabulary word Afterlife.

a)

life after death

b)

section of the Nile River with rapids and rocky terrain

c)

paper material made from the reeds of a plant along the Nile River

d)

system of government ruled by religious leaders

2.

Choose the correct definition for the vocabulary word Cataract.

a)

section of the Nile River with rapids and rocky terrain

b)

fan-shaped region created when soil is deposited at the end of a river

c)

tall pillar with four sides and a point at the top

d)

body preserved in a way to prevent it from decomposing

3.

Choose the correct definition for the vocabulary word Delta.

a)

fan-shaped region created when soil is deposited at the end of a river

b)

large stone slab that was used to decode hieroglyphics

c)

ruler of ancient Egypt

d)

stone tomb with triangle-shaped sides that come together to form a point on top

4.

Choose the correct definition for the vocabulary word Hieroglyphics.

a)

Egyptian writing system that used symbols to communicate sounds, words, and ideas

b)

paper material made from the reeds of a plant along the Nile River

c)

tall pillar with four sides and a point at the top

d)

system of government ruled by religious leaders

5.

Choose the correct definition for the vocabulary word Mummy.

a)

body preserved in a way to prevent it from decomposing

b)

ruler of ancient Egypt

c)

stone tomb with triangle-shaped sides that come together to form a point on top

d)

life after death

6.

Choose the correct definition for the vocabulary term Nile River.

a)

traditionally considered the longest river in the world, with a length of over 4,0004{,}000 miles, and made civilization possible in Egypt and Kush

b)

section of the Nile River with rapids and rocky terrain

c)

fan-shaped region created when soil is deposited at the end of a river

d)

large stone slab that was used to decode hieroglyphics

7.

Choose the correct definition for the vocabulary word Obelisk.

a)

tall pillar with four sides and a point at the top

b)

stone tomb with triangle-shaped sides that come together to form a point on top

c)

paper material made from the reeds of a plant along the Nile River

d)

Egyptian writing system that used symbols to communicate sounds, words, and ideas

8.

Choose the correct definition for the vocabulary word Papyrus.

a)

paper material made from the reeds of a plant along the Nile River

b)

large stone slab that was used to decode hieroglyphics

c)

system of government ruled by religious leaders

d)

life after death

9.

Choose the correct definition for the vocabulary word Pharaoh.

a)

ruler of ancient Egypt

b)

body preserved in a way to prevent it from decomposing

c)

tall pillar with four sides and a point at the top

d)

fan-shaped region created when soil is deposited at the end of a river

10.

Choose the correct definition for the vocabulary word Pyramid.

a)

stone tomb with triangle-shaped sides that come together to form a point on top

b)

paper material made from the reeds of a plant along the Nile River

c)

section of the Nile River with rapids and rocky terrain

d)

system of government ruled by religious leaders

11.

Choose the correct definition for the vocabulary term Rosetta Stone.

a)

large stone slab that was used to decode hieroglyphics

b)

Egyptian writing system that used symbols to communicate sounds, words, and ideas

c)

tall pillar with four sides and a point at the top

d)

ruler of ancient Egypt

12.

Choose the correct definition for the vocabulary word Theocracy.

a)

system of government ruled by religious leaders

b)

life after death

c)

paper material made from the reeds of a plant along the Nile River

d)

stone tomb with triangle-shaped sides that come together to form a point on top

13.

Directions: Which letter on the map marks Kush?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

14.

Directions: Which letter on the map marks Lower Egypt?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

15.

Directions: Which letter on the map marks the Nile Delta?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

16.

Directions: Which letter on the map marks Upper Egypt?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

17.

What is the direction of the river flow in the Nile River?

a)

It starts in the south and flows to the north

b)

It starts in the north and flows to the south

c)

It flows east to west

d)

It flows west to east

18.

Why did the majority of the ancient Egyptians settle around the Nile Delta?

a)

The buildup of soil made the land great for agriculture

b)

It had the best hunting grounds

c)

High mountains provided protection

d)

The climate was cooler than the desert

19.

Write in the answer to each of the following short answer questions. Why did the ancient Egyptians live along the Nile River?

a)

They lived in the desert and could not depend on rainfall

b)

It gave easier access to the Mediterranean Sea

c)

It was a religious requirement

d)

They wanted to avoid other tribes

20.

Why was the pharaoh considered the most important leader in ancient Egypt?

a)

The people believed the pharaoh was a god

b)

The pharaoh owned all farmland

c)

The pharaoh led all battles personally

d)

The pharaoh collected all taxes alone

21.

What was the primary reason for mummification in ancient Egypt?

a)

The belief that a person’s body must still exist so the spirit can go to the afterlife

b)

To preserve bodies for medical study

c)

To keep pests away from tombs

d)

To decorate tombs with art

22.

Why were the pyramids filled with gold, jewelry, and other valuable possessions of the pharaoh?

a)

They were storage so the pharaoh’s spirit could enjoy them in the afterlife

b)

They were offerings for temple priests

c)

They were displayed to impress foreign visitors

d)

They were payment for pyramid workers

23.

How did the ancient Egyptians construct the pyramids?

a)

Thousands of paid laborers used sleds and ramps to move heavy stones

b)

They used steam-powered cranes

c)

They transported stones with wheeled trucks

d)

They built with iron scaffolds and modern machines

24.

How were historians able to use the Rosetta Stone to decode hieroglyphics?

a)

It had the same statement written in both hieroglyphics and Greek

b)

It contained a dictionary of Egyptian words

c)

It was discovered next to a library of scrolls

d)

It showed pictures with labels for every symbol

25.

What is the name of the writing system developed by Kush that included both an alphabet and hieroglyphics?

a)

Meroitic script

b)

Cuneiform

c)

Demotic

d)

Phoenician alphabet

26.

How does the transfer of power work in a dynasty?

a)

The title of pharaoh is passed down to a younger relative or another chosen successor

b)

Leaders are elected by popular vote every few years

c)

A council of priests selects a new ruler from any family

d)

The army chooses a general after each pharaoh dies

27.

What were the three periods of time when Egypt’s government was strong and stable?

a)

Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, New Kingdom

b)

Bronze Age, Iron Age, Stone Age

c)

First, Second, and Third Intermediate Periods

d)

Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic

28.

What is the artifact pictured in this image?

a)

A crown that symbolized the unity between Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt

b)

A ceremonial dagger used by priests

c)

A headdress worn by soldiers

d)

A mask used in mummification rituals

29.

Why did ancient Egypt expand its territory and become an empire during the New Kingdom?

a)

They feared future invasions and wanted to block all possible routes

b)

They needed more land for hunting

c)

They wanted to escape flooding of the Nile

d)

They hoped to discover gold mines in distant deserts

30.

Which position in Egypt’s social hierarchy included builders, carpenters, jewelers, metalworkers, painters, sculptors, and stonecutters?

a)

Artisans

b)

Farmers

c)

Soldiers

d)

Nobles

31.

Which statement correctly identifies the locations of Egypt’s two kingdoms?

a)

Lower Egypt was in the northern half and Upper Egypt was in the southern half

b)

Upper Egypt was in the northern half and Lower Egypt was in the southern half

c)

Both kingdoms were only in the Nile Delta

d)

Both kingdoms were only south of the First Cataract

32.

What was the most common job in ancient Egypt?

a)

Farmer

b)

Scribe

c)

Soldier

d)

Merchant

33.

Which image shows the temple that was built in honor of the pharaoh Hatshepsut?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

34.

Which image shows Abu Simbel, a temple built in honor of the pharaoh Ramesses II?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

35.

Who was the god of the sun that created the world and people in Egyptian mythology?

a)

Ra

b)

Osiris

c)

Horus

d)

Anubis

36.

Who was the god of the underworld and agriculture who determined if spirits of the dead could enter the afterlife at the Hall of Judgment in Egyptian mythology?

a)

Osiris

b)

Ra

c)

Set

d)

Thoth

37.

During mummification, which organ was kept inside the body because it was thought to be the spirit’s center of intelligence, and which organ was destroyed because it was believed to be useless?

a)

Heart kept; brain destroyed

b)

Brain kept; heart destroyed

c)

Lungs kept; stomach destroyed

d)

Liver kept; kidneys destroyed

38.

Which of the following images shows an example of hieroglyphics? Choose the correct letter.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

39.

Which pharaoh significantly increased ancient Egypt’s wealth through trade, built many monuments and temples, and overcame adversity to become one of the first women to serve as pharaoh?

a)

Hatshepsut

b)

Tutankhamun

c)

Akhenaten

d)

Ramesses II

40.

Which pharaoh ruled Egypt for about 66 years, expanded its borders through several military campaigns, and ordered construction of landmarks at Karnak and Luxor?

a)

Ramesses II (Ramesses the Great)

b)

Thutmose III

c)

Sneferu

d)

Djoser