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What is King Menes known for accomplishing?

driving the Hyksos from Egypt

establishing the Valley of the Kings

overseeing construction of the Great Pyramid

uniting the kingdoms of Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt

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Ramses II presided over an era of prosperity in the New Kingdom. Which most significantly reflected his prosperity?

the amount of money earned in trade

the number of temples he built

the number of battles he won

the amount of land he conquered

What form of government was represented by Egyptian pharaohs, in that they were both political leaders and religious figures?

anarchy

democracy

theocracy

oligarchy

The map shows ancient river valley civilizations.

Tigris

Indus

Nile

Euphrates

In addition to being the leader of Egypt, what role did the pharaoh play?

priest

healer

god

vizier

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?

improved weapons, including horse-drawn chariots

a larger military force

advanced fortification techniques

strategic alliances

Which achievement did the Old Kingdom and the New Kingdom of ancient Egypt have in common?

both greatly expanded the territory of the empire

both used advanced bronze weaponry

both built great monuments

both built canals that increased trade and transportation

The New Kingdom began under the rule of Ahmose. What did he accomplish that allowed for the emergence of the New Kingdom?

He ended abuses by provincial governments.

He initiated new irrigation projects.

He reunited Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt.

He drove out foreign invaders.

How did Egypt’s main crops of papyrus and cereals best contribute to the development of the civilization?

They were difficult to grow in this region, so they were in high demand.

They were crucial materials needed for creating other products.

They had many uses at home and could be traded for other goods.

They could not be stored for long periods of time, so they were very valuable.

When the Nile River flooded every June, what was left behind when the water receded that allowed the civilization to flourish?

an abundance of sea life

stable land suitable for building

vast mineral deposits

a rich layer of soil

How did cataracts in the Nile River make transportation difficult?

Cataracts caused parts of the riverbed to dry out.

Cataracts contained rocks and boulders that made the river impassable.

Cataracts changed the directional flow of the water.

Cataracts’ shallow depth and rushing water made the river impassable.

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

Valley of the Nile

Valley of the Kings

Valley of the Tigris

Valley of the Queens

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

religion.

dynasty.

democracy.

city.

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

conquering invaders

pharaohs losing power

widespread drought

economic hardship

The Hyksos, as an invading force, brought advanced bronze weaponry to Egypt at the end of the Middle Kingdom. How did the pharaohs of the New Kingdom adopt this technology to the empire's advantage?

They sold the technology to allies to fund construction.

They used the technology in conquests to expand the empire.

They used the technology to facilitate trade.

They traded the technology for goods such as wood and gold.

How did Egypt’s natural borders protect the country from invaders?

The desert was difficult for invaders to cross.

The Nile Delta made it difficult for invaders to attack from the coast.

The desert made it difficult for Egyptians to build, making their cities hard to find.

The Nile River’s flooding pattern confounded invaders.

Which achievement allowed the Middle Kingdom to enjoy great prosperity?

building the Great Pyramids

developing advanced irrigation

expanding the empire’s territory

improving trade and transportation

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