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Egypt Test
Term | Definition |
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How did the Egyptians take advantage of the Nile's yearly spring flooding? | They became successful farmers |
papyrus | a reed plant used to make paper |
Which best describes the type of government in Egypt after 3100BC? | a dynasty |
True or False: The ruler of ancient Egypt during the Old Kingdom period was initially referred to as a king before later being called a pharaoh. | True |
True or False: Egyptian children were not expected to respect their parents. | False |
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. |
Which statement best describes the outcome of the Hyksos rule in Egypt? | Egyptian princes, led by Ahmose, eventually drove the Hyksos out of Egypt. |
Who attempted to change Egypt's religion during the New Kingdom period? | Akhenaton |
Pharaoh's Akhenaton's new religious belief centered polytheism. | False |
What material did Egyptian traders exchange with the Phoenicians? | Purple dye and furniture |
What is one significant aspect of Tutankhamen's reign as pharaoh? | He restored the worship of many deities after the previous pharaoh's religious reforms |
What significant roles did temples play in ancient Egypt? | Priests and priestesses conducted daily rituals and safeguarded valuable possessions. |
What was a significant cultural shift for Kush during its time under Egyptian rule? | Adoption of Egyptian gods and language |
What was one of the main reasons for Kush's significance as a trading hub? | Its location along the Nile River |
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 |