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Egypt test
Term | Definition |
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papyrus | a reed plant used to make paper |
cataract | dangerous, rocky , fast moving water |
delta | fan shaped area of fertile marshland formed where the Nile River meets the Mediterranean Sea |
dynasty | a line of rulers from one family |
heiroglypics | Egyptian Writing system |
Which best describes the type of government in Egypt after 3100BC? | a dynasty |
What form of government did ancient Egypt have during the Old Kingdom period? | Theocracy |
How did the Egyptians determine the direction of north during the construction of the pyramids? | By observing the stars and studying astronomy |
Why is the period of the Middle Kingdom in Egypt considered a "golden age"? | Because it marked a period of peace, order, and prosperity after a time of internal conflict and violence. |
What was a significant change in Egyptian tomb construction during the Middle Kingdom? | Tombs were no longer built above ground but instead carved into limestone cliffs. |
Who were the Hyksos? | Invaders from western Asia |
Which statement best describes the outcome of the Hyksos rule in Egypt? | Egyptian princes, led by Ahmose, eventually drove the Hyksos out of Egypt. |
What material did Egyptian traders exchange with the Phoenicians? | Purple dye and furniture |
What marked the end of Hatshepsut's reign as pharaoh? | Her nephew, Thutmose III, assuming full power and removing her from royal texts and monuments |
Pharaoh's Akhenaton's new religious belief centered polytheism. | Pharaoh's Akhenaton's new religious belief centered polytheism. |
What was one of the main reasons for Kush's significance as a trading hub? | Its location along the Nile River |