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dangerous, rocky, fast-moving water
a) dynasty
b) hieroglyphics
c) papyrus
d) cataract

a fan-shaped area of fertile marshland formed where the Nile River meets the Mediterranean Sea
a) cataract
b) delta
c) dynasty
d) hieroglyphics

the Egyptian writing system that uses thousands of picture symbols representing objects and ideas
a) cataract
b) cuneiform
c) hieroglyphics
d) papyrus

a line of rulers from one family
a) dynasty
b) hieroglyphics
c) papyrus
d) delta

The Egyptians traded goods, such as wheat, gold, and tools to the Phoenicians for much needed wood.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

Which is a reason that the Nile has been called “the lifeblood” of Egypt?
a) It borders two of the largest deserts in the world.
b) It has dangerous cataracts.
c) It is the longest river in the world.
d) Its valley and delta provide fertile soil for farming.

The Great Pyramid in Giza was built for which pharaoh?
a) King Khafre
b) King Re
c) King Hapi
d) King Khufu

The ancient Egyptian civilization was the first to publish books describing advances in the field of
a) astronomy.
b) mathematics.
c) medicine.
d) irrigation.

Archaeologists study the ____________________ to learn about life in ancient Egypt.
a) Pyramids
b) Delta
c) Dynasty
d) Cataracts

After breaking away from Egyptian rule, Kush eventually
a) gave up all Egyptian customs and beliefs.
b) conquered Egypt.
c) refused to trade with Egypt.
d) signed a peace treaty with Egypt.

What caused the decline and fall of the Egyptian empire?
a) The people were too interested in their religion.
b) The people built too many temples and ran out of money.
c) Egyptian crops failed because of drought
d) The Egyptians were attacked by neighboring peoples.

During the Middle Kingdom, Egypt conquered new territories, the pharaohs made many improvements, and
a) Memphis became the capital.
b) a civil war divided Egypt.
c) many pyramids were built.
d) the arts flourished.

How did the Egyptians take advantage of the Nile’s yearly spring flooding?
a) They created hieroglyphics.
b) They irrigated during the dry season.
c) They became successful farmers.
d) They grew papyrus.

The Egyptians willingly served their all-powerful leader because they believed
a) the leader had an afterlife.
b) unity came from a strong leader.
c) the leader’s wealth meant power.
d) the leader appointed officials.

What was the main reason the Middle Kingdom ended?
a) The Hyksos, warriors from western Asia, conquered Egypt.
b) Nubia conquered Egypt
c) Trade decreased greatly.
d) A woman pharaoh, Hatshepsut, came into power

The New Kingdom pharaoh Amenhotep was successful in establishing a new religion based on the worship of Aton, the sun god, as Egypt’s only god.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

This ruler avoided military conquests and expanded Egypt´s economy.
a) Nefertiti
b) Hatshepsut
c) Thutmose III
d) Ramses II

a reed plant used to make paper
a) hieroglyphics
b) clay tablets
c) papyrus
d) delta

Which best describes the type of government in Egypt after 3100 B.C.?
a) democracy
b) an independent city-state
c) constitutional monarchy
d) a dynasty

During the New Kingdom, pharaoh Thutmose III’s armies conquered many areas, and slavery became more widespread in Egypt.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

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