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SS Finals
Social Studies Final
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Chapter 7: Which of these was a part of the topography of ancient Egypt? A. a river valley B. a mountain range C. a hot, dry climate D. a long growing season | A. a river valley |
| Chapter 7: Which of these words *best* describes the environment of the Nile Delta? A. sea B. marsh C. desert D. mountain | B.marsh |
| Chapter 8: Under which of these pharaohs did trading goods most likely take place? A. Khufu B. Senusret I C. Ramses II D. Hatshepsut | D. Hatshepsut |
| Chapter 8: What is one characteristic for which Egypt's Middle Kingdom is especially famous? A. reunification B. great pharaohs C. widespread wars D. military conquests | A. reunification |
| Chapter 9: Why are the social classes of Egypt stood for by a Pyramid, rather than a cube? A. The pyramid stood for the seasons of the Nile. B. Many were at the bottom and few at the top. C. Pyramids have lots of layer space. D. Pyramids are everywhe | A. The pyramid stood for the seasons of the Nile. |
| Chapter 9: How did *most* government officials get their jobs? A. Went to school to learn how to govern. B. Popular elections showed the vote of the people. C. Priests relied on signs from the gods to choose them. D. They got the position from family | D.They got the position from the family. |
| Chapter 10: What advantage did Meroe have over Napata as a capital of Kush? A. It was on a larger oasis. B. It was nearer the desert. C. It was farther from Egypt. D. It had a better water source. | C. It was farther from Egypt. |
| Chapter 10: In what present day country was ancient Kush primarily located in? A. North America B. France C. Israel D. Sudan | D.Sudan |
| Chapter 11: What did David provide for the Jewish people that they did not have before? A. a strong army B. a famous temple C. a set of commandments D. a strong central government | D. a strong central government |
| Chapter 11: Why was Jerusalem considered a holy city? A. David built his first palace there B. Religious ceremonies were held there C. The Ark of the Covenant was kept there D. The Israelites believed God told them to live there | C. The Ark of the Covenant was kept there |
| Chapter 14: What does the list show about the civilization that included Mohenjodaro? 1- Invaders 2-Floods 3- Earthquakes A. reasons for its start B. guesses about why it disappeared C. problems with being near a river D. why it's led by strong r | B. guesses for why it disappeared |