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Ancient Egypt Assessment1. Ancient Egyptians used pictographs for writing. This system of writing they developed is called Calligraphy Phonetics Cuneiform Hieroglyphics2. It was also used for boats, shoes, and houses, but one of the Egyptians important accomplishments was to use ____________, a reed plant of the Nile Valley to make a form of paper.PapyrusDeltaParchmentThatch3. What phrase best defines the purpose of the pyramids?Religious templesBurial placesRoyal palacesApartment houses5835015102235004. The process of __________ preserves the body by using perfumes and oils to keep it from decaying.SarcophagusDecompositionIrrigationMummification5. What is a tall, four-sided, narrow monument which ends in a pyramid-like shape at the top? (See picture to right)DeltaPyramidLinenObelisk 6. Egypt’s geography helped to protect the Egyptians from invasion because ofThe superior weaponsTheir many fierce gods, who protected them from their enemiesThe large mountain ranges that surrounded the civilizationThe great impassable deserts, which surround the Nile Delta7. Why is building the pyramids an important architectural achievement for the ancient Egyptians? The pyramids were built using extremely accurate measurements The pyramids were a place of worship for the Egyptian citizensThe pyramids led to the development of hieroglyphic writingThe pyramids were the basis for agriculture (farming) in ancient Egypt 8. Why was the calendar an important Egyptian achievement? It was the only calendar to include 8 days in one weekIt introduced the use of Daylight Savings TimeIt was a 365-day calendar similar to our present-day calendarIt followed a system of 350 days in a year9. A monarchy is a form of government that is led by one ruler, with all the power for life.TrueFalse10. Why was agriculture important to the ancient Egyptians? Farmers worked their land from July to April in ancient Egypt The ancient Egyptian diet consisted of only fruits and vegetablesThe majority of the people supported themselves through farmingEating meat products was considered unhealthy for the body 11. The Egyptians were polytheistic, like the people of Mesopotamia. What does this mean? They believed in only two gods They believed in having a god They believed in many godsThey believed in only one god50730151847850012. The picture is part of the Egyptian Book of the Dead. Why does this text exist? Astronomy and the solar calendar Hieroglyphs and papyrus Irrigation and floodplains Metallurgy and cuneiform13. What is a succession of rulers that come from the same family called?Empire SphinxesPharaohDynasty14. Which of these best describes the government that existed in the Egyptian civilization? Egypt was divided into many city-states that were independent Egypt's government was a monarchy that controlled nearly all parts of lifeEgypt had no central government and every city made its own lawsEgypt had a democracy and its citizens had great freedom 15. The Egyptians believed that their _________, the leader of ancient Egypt was a god in human form.EnsiDynastySphinxPharaoh16. Which of the following were parts of the pharaoh's responsibilities?Military leader, fending off attacks from other countriesPolitical Leaders, collecting taxes and making lawsReligious leaders, the high priest who led religious rituals and oversaw the building of temples21393151714500All of the above 17. What word best completes the chart describing the role of the pharaoh in Ancient Egypt? Mason Farmer Scribe God 18. In ancient Egypt, the pharaoh collected _______ from the peasant farmers. Taxes Oil Lumber Gold19. How was the Egyptian tax system different from our tax system today?In Egypt, taxes were collected by the government; today, taxes are collected by storesEgyptians paid taxes at a rate of about 50%; today, taxes rates are about 10%Egyptians paid taxes with goods or labor (work); today, taxes are paid with moneyEgyptian tax collectors were at the top of the social hierarchy; today, they are middle class3749040-5226050020. Which of the following cities is located in the Nile Delta area?Herakleopolis159639070485Use the first map for 20, 2100Use the first map for 20, 21ThebesAswanAlexandria21. What was the capital of Lower Egypt? AlexandriaDamiettaThebesMemphis22. The __________ was the pharaoh’s most trusted advisor.Scribe49396651714500VizierNoblePriest23. Which was farther north, Upper or Lower Egypt (second map)?Upper EgyptLower Egypt24. What is the term for a body that has been embalmed and wrapped in linen?MummyZombieAfterlifeSarcophagus 25. Only a few Egyptians were able to read and write. They kept records and copied documents by hand. What were they called?PharaohsPriestsScribesArtisans26. Ancient Egyptians believed so strongly in the _________ (a place where people go when they die) that Egyptian pharaohs and upper class were mummified and buried with all the things they thought they would need, including servants, gold, food, and pets. SarcophagusObeliskAfterlifePolytheistic27. Soil that is carried and deposited by flowing water; it is rich with nutrients that make it good for farmingSiltNutrientsClayDelta28. What is a type of cloth made from the fibers of the flax plant that is valuable because it keeps people cool in hot weather?SiltLinenWoolEmbalm29. Why did the ancient Egyptians use the mummification process on the dead? They believed it would allow evil spirits to enter the bodyThey believed it helped a person enter the afterlife more smoothlyThey believed that embalming the body and wrapping it in linen would cause it to decayThey believed it was a more sanitary (clean) process than burying a body in the ground30. Why is Pharaoh Tutankhamen so famous?He is considered the greatest leader of ancient EgyptHe was the first pharaoh to conquer lands east of the Nile RiverHe united the kingdoms of Upper and Lower EgyptHis fame is due to the discovery of his tomb filled with gold and other artifacts31. Ancient Egyptians created the shadduf, a tool used to move water using a lever, bucket, and counterweight. This is significant becauseThe tool improved the process of making mummiesThe Egyptians had a tool to get drinking water that was better than any other civilizationWe still use this tool for getting drinking water todayThe tool helped the Egyptians irrigate their fields to grow crops more effectively 32. Understanding and taking advantage of the flood cycles of the Nile River allowed the ancient Egyptians to Grow larger amounts of grain to sell or to store for later use Schedule their festivals so floods wouldn’t ruin the celebrationsDetermine which crops should be planted in the next season33. Which of the following statements is true about Egyptian social classes?Everyone in Egypt was treated equallyEgyptian society was divided into classes with pharaohs at the top and slaves at the bottomThe classes in Egyptian society didn't really affect their cultureMost people belonged to the upper class40728902165350034. Steep rapids and waterfalls formed by cliffs and boulders in a riverDeltaRiver ValleyCataractsBasins 35. An area of fertile soil at the mouth of a river (see picture)PyramidDeltaSourceSilt36. Soil that is rich with nutrients and good for farming is calledClayDirtCataractsFertile37. The construction of ___________ systems allowed people to settle in ancient Egypt. By redirecting the water flow of the Nile River, farmers were able to use agricultural technology to improve crop production and create a lasting food supply. MummificationMigrationFloodplainIrrigation38. Why was ancient Egypt called the “gift of the Nile” by the historian Herodotus? Because of the fertile soil left by the flooding of the Nile, Egyptians farmed land that is surrounded by desert and has a hot and dry climate The Egyptians lived in the Sahara, a huge desert in North Africa, and while they drank water from the Nile, they only hunted for food because there was no farmland availableThe god of the Nile River gave the Egyptians the land they lived onThe Nile river deposited presents at its source on festival days39. The Ancient Egyptians settled near the ________ River, a major river in northeast Africa that is considered the longest river in the world.AmazonCongoTigrisNile40. Besides using the Nile for irrigating their crops, the Egyptians used it for TransportationLeisure activities (for fun)Boat racesAll of the above41. Hatshepsut was known as a builder pharaoh because of the many building projects, obelisks, and statues completed during the years 1503 B.C. to 1482 B.C. Which of these characteristics was also unique to Hatshepsut?Hatshepsut had the longest reign of any pharaoh in the 14th century B.C.Hatshepsut was the only pharaoh who had never led soldiers in a battleHatshepsut had stolen the Egyptian throne from its rightful heirHatshepsut was the first woman to be king of both Upper and Lower Egypt42. Around 3100 BC, Menes ruled over Egypt. Why was he important?He built the great pyramid and increased trade by making peace with NubiaHe united the people of Upper and Lower Egypt and began the first dynastyHe divided Egypt into two sections, Upper and Lower EgyptHe developed hieroglyphics and the 365 day Egyptian calendar 43. Hatshepsut and Cleopatra ruled over Egypt. What did they have in common?They both tried to set up a monotheistic religion in EgyptThey both killed the pharaoh before them to take over as ruler of EgyptThey were both ruling when Egypt was invaded and taken over by its enemiesThey were both female 44. Ramses II ruled for 67 years as pharaoh of Egypt. Egypt was very prosperous and he is considered one of the strongest and most successful of Egypt’s leaders. Why else is Ramses II important?He built more temples than any other pharaohHis gold-filled tomb was discovered in 1922 with his mummy insideHe married Hatshepsut and built the Great Pyramid as a monument to herHe tried to set up a monotheistic religion, where people only worship one god 38125401054100045. Wadi Hammamat is a dried up river that used to connect Koptos (on the Nile) and Quseir (on the Red Sea. Why would this waterway have been important when it was filled with water in ancient times? It would not have been importantTraders could use it for transportationPirates would be stopped from stealing goodsIt would prevent the Nile from flooding46400852127240046. Only wealthy Egyptian children went to school, while the rest of the Egyptian children learned the jobs of their parents.TrueFalse47. What was the capital of Upper Egypt?Aswan center0Use the second map for 47, 48 00Use the second map for 47, 48 LuxorThebesGiza48. The Egyptians have built a dam near what city, located close to the first cataract?LuxorThebes66782951422405406390161290First Cataract00First CataractGiza521589017018000Aswan49. Which group of people that lived south of Aswan were trade partners with the Egyptians? NubiaAssyriaHyksosLuxor50. The Egyptians made which of the following achievements in medicine?Developed a cure for cancerUsed plants to make a medicine for brain tumorsPracticed some of the first surgeries and used splints for broken bonesThey did not make any important achievements in medicine51. Even though they didn’t worship the same gods, both the Mesopotamian and Egyptian civilizations were polytheistic. TrueFalse51872212781300052. Which answer choice best completes the Egyptian social hierarchy? The first word in the answer choice goes on top of the pyramid; the last word goes on the bottom. Priests, Craftsmen, Farmers, Pharaoh, SlavesPharaoh, Vizier/Priests/Nobles, Scribes/Craftsmen, Farmers, Slaves Slaves, Farmers, Vizier/Nobles, Craftsmen/Scribes, PharaohPharaoh, Soldiers, Vizier/Priests, Slaves, Farmers53. Which social class in Egypt was the largest?VizierNobles/PriestsCraftsmenFarmers54. In both Mesopotamia and Egypt, the people learned to irrigate their land in spite of the hot and dry climate.True False55. In both Mesopotamia and Egypt the people made huge buildings that lasted for centuries. In Mesopotamia they built ziggurats which were ______ and in Egypt the pyramids were used for _______.Temples; tombsPalaces; templesTombs; templesBurial grounds; tombs56. Written language was developed in Mesopotamia and Egypt. What was the difference?Scribes in Mesopotamia wrote with ink, but the Egyptians wrote with leadCuneiform was easy to learn, but the Egyptian hieroglyphics were more complicatedScribes in Mesopotamia wrote on clay tablets, but in Egypt they used something like paperThere was very little difference between the two written languages57. The Rosetta Stone was an important discovery becauseHistorians used it to figure out the meaning of Egyptian hieroglyphicsNo one had ever seen a stone with writing on it beforeThe cuneiform of Mesopotamia was explained on itIt showed how precise the Egyptian craftsmen could carve stones58. What landform surrounds Egypt’s Nile River on both sides?2434590317500MountainsBasinsPlateausDeserts ................
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