AnswersIL-MS World History AThe First Empires

Egypt's Old and Middle Kingdoms Answers

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How is power passed down in a dynasty?

A
through a family bloodline
B
through a religious council
C
through an arranged marriage
D
through a military commander
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Which development occurred during the golden age of the Middle Kingdom?

A
a change in religious beliefs
B
a rise in pyramid construction
C
an increase in military conquests
D
an explosion of cultural creativity
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Why was the Great Sphinx built?

A
to protect the pyramids
B
to serve as a center of worship
C
to serve as a tribute to the gods
D
to create a boundary between nations
4

What was one responsibility of the pharaoh?

A
to make laws
B
to rule the gods
C
to deliver sermons
D
to fight in the military
5

Which statement best explains the pharaoh’s role in the economy?

A
The pharaoh only taxed the wealthy.
B
The pharaoh owned all land and wealth.
C
The pharaoh provided jobs in the kingdom.
D
The pharaoh oversaw all trade with other kingdoms.
6

Which natural event led to the decline of the Middle Kingdom?

A
an earthquake
B
a famine
C
a flood
D
a mudslide
7

What did King Narmer create as a symbol of a united Egypt?

A
a unified crown
B
a tribute
C
a statue
D
a blended pyramid
8

What was an architectural achievement of the Middle Kingdom?

A
the construction of the Great Sphinx
B
the building of the capital of Memphis
C
the formation of the Pyramids of Giza
D
the canal between the Red Sea and Nile River
9

What occurred during the Middle Kingdom?

A
the construction of pyramids
B
the introduction of a writing system
C
the development of religious beliefs
D
the formation of a strong central government
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What contributed to the rise of the Middle Kingdom?

A
successful battles with neighboring kingdoms
B
the rule of weak pharaohs during the Old Kingdom
C
the construction of a canal between the Nile River and the Red Sea
D
the formation of a central government under the Old Kingdom

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