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Which caused the decline of Ancient Egypt’s Old Kingdom?

A
conquering invaders
B
pharaohs losing power
C
widespread drought
D
economic hardship
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How did cataracts in the Nile River make transportation difficult?

A
Cataracts caused parts of the riverbed to dry out.
B
Cataracts contained rocks and boulders that made the river impassable.
C
Cataracts changed the directional flow of the water.
D
Cataracts’ shallow depth and rushing water made the river impassable.
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Which achievement did the Old Kingdom and the New Kingdom of ancient Egypt have in common?

A
both greatly expanded the territory of the empire
B
both used advanced bronze weaponry
C
both built great monuments
D
both built canals that increased trade and transportation
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Which achievement allowed the Middle Kingdom to enjoy great prosperity?

A
building the Great Pyramids
B
developing advanced irrigation
C
expanding the empire’s territory
D
improving trade and transportation
5

Valley of the NileValley of the KingsValley of the TigrisValley of the Queens

A
Valley of the Nile
B
Valley of the Kings
C
Valley of the Tigris
D
Valley of the Queens
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The New Kingdom began under the rule of Ahmose. What did he accomplish that allowed for the emergence of the New Kingdom?

A
He ended abuses by provincial governments.
B
He initiated new irrigation projects.
C
He reunited Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt.
D
He drove out foreign invaders.
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When King Menes united the kingdoms of Upper and Lower Egypt by establishing a succession of rulers from the same family, he founded the first Egyptian

A
religion.
B
dynasty.
C
democracy.
D
city.
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How did Egypt’s natural borders protect the country from invaders?

A
The desert was difficult for invaders to cross.
B
The Nile Delta made it difficult for invaders to attack from the coast.
C
The desert made it difficult for Egyptians to build, making their cities hard to find.
D
The Nile River’s flooding pattern confounded invaders.
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The Middle Kingdom was brought to a close with the invasion of the Hyksos. Which aspect of their military capabilities enabled the Hyksos to conquer Egypt?

A
improved weapons, including horse-drawn chariots
B
a larger military force
C
advanced fortification techniques
D
strategic alliances

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