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Egypt Test
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Which is a reason the Nile has been called the "lifeblood" of Egypt? | Its valley and delta provide fertile soil for farming |
| 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 |
| delta | fan shaped area of fertile marshland formed where the Nile River meets the Mediterranean Sea |
| dynasty | a line of rulers from one family |
| heiroglyphics | Egyptian Writing system |
| What form of government did ancient Egypt have during the Old Kingdom period? | Theocracy |
| What title did the ruler of ancient Egypt hold during the Old Kingdom period? | Pharaoh |
| 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 |
| What was the ancient Egyptian religion primarily focused on? | Polytheism |
| Who were two of the most crucial gods in ancient Egyptian religion? | Ra and Anubis |
| What was the Egyptians' belief about the afterlife? | Life after death would be better than the present life |
| What medical advancements did the ancient Egyptians make based on their knowledge of embalming? | They created the first medical books |
| How did the Egyptians determine the direction of north during the construction of the pyramids? | By observing the stars and studying astronomy |
| What advancements did the Egyptians make in mathematics while building the pyramids? | They created a system of written numbers and fractions |
| What were the main occupations of the middle class in ancient Egyptian society? | Trading and scribing |
| What legal rights did women have in ancient Egyptian society? | They could own property and obtain divorces |
| True or False: Egyptian children were not expected to respect their parents. | False |
| What was the primary occupation of unskilled workers in ancient Egypt? | Manual Labor |
| 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 group invaded Egypt and challenged the power of the pharaohs during the decline of the Middle Kingdom? | The Hyksos |
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