AnswersPA-Social Studies 8 Q1Egypt's Old and Middle Kingdoms

Egypt's Old and Middle Kingdoms — Unit test Answers

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Which statement best describes polytheism?

A
a belief in many gods
B
a belief in life after death
C
a belief in a god’s control over nature
D
a belief in the need to sacrifice to the gods
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The map shows the natural resources of Egypt.Gold could be found closest to which physical feature?

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A
First Cataract
B
Arabian Sea
C
Western Desert
D
Mediterranean Sea
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What was the name of the ancient Egyptians’ form of written language?

A
alphabet
B
hieroglyphics
C
papyrus
D
pictograph
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Adding transitions during the revision process improves an essay by

A
hooking the reader.
B
showing time order.
C
supporting the thesis.
D
giving evidence for reasons.
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Which statement offers a reason that supports the thesis that Queen Hatshepsut was a gifted and cunning leader?

A
She did not lead Egypt into war.
B
She led Egypt into peace and prosperity.
C
She was in power for a short period of time.
D
She was unusual because she was a female leader.
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What was the most important effect of Ramses II’s long reign?

A
He commissioned many works of art.
B
The kingdom was stable and at peace.
C
Egypt began to worship one god during his reign.
D
He returned Egypt to its original religious practices.
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How did Queen Hatshepsut’s policies affect the kingdom of Egypt?

A
Egypt grew in status relative to other nations.
B
Egypt lost territory during Hatshepsut’s reign.
C
Egypt became a center of manufactured goods.
D
Egypt lost much of its wealth due to bad trade deals.
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Why were the Hyksos able to conquer the Egyptians?

A
They had more soldiers.
B
They had better commanders.
C
They paid tribute to the local leaders.
D
They had superior weapons.
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What occurred in ancient Egypt during King Narmer’s rule?

A
The economy collapsed.
B
The military was weakened.
C
A writing system was developed.
D
Religion was no longer practiced.
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Why was the annual flooding of the Nile River needed to grow crops?

A
Egypt received limited rain in desert areas.
B
Egypt received heavy rain in coastal areas.
C
Egypt received limited rain in forested areas.
D
Egypt received moderate rain in the river valley.
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Which statement best describes the pharaoh’s power?

A
The pharaoh shared control with elected officials.
B
The pharaoh had absolute control over all of Egypt.
C
The pharaoh shared control with the ruling dynasty.
D
The pharaoh had control over nonmilitary matters only.
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The map shows the geographic region of ancient Egypt.Which body of water is the arrow pointing to on the map?

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A
Red Sea
B
Arabian Sea
C
Indian Ocean
D
Mediterranean Sea
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Where did Queen Hatshepsut expand Egyptian trade routes?

A
into the Eastern Desert
B
into the Western Desert
C
into the Sinai Peninsula of the Middle East
D
into the eastern Mediterranean and Nile Valley
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Read the passage.Queen Hatshepsut ruled Egypt from 1473–1458 BCE. She took over as pharaoh, saying that she was related to the gods. She also wore men’s clothing to make herself appear as strong as a man. She controlled the world’s greatest army, created many monuments, and started trade with other countries.

A
She ruled Egypt from 1473–1458 BCE.
B
She said she was related to the gods.
C
She wore men’s clothing to appear strong.
D
She controlled a great army and started trade.
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What symbolized the pharaohs’ wealth and power?

A
divine kingship
B
the pyramids
C
religious temples
D
the city of Memphis
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Read the passage from the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead.Homage to thee, O my divine father Osiris! I come to embalm thee. Do thou embalm these my members, for I would not perish and come to an end [but would be] even like unto my divine father. . . . Let not my body become worms, but deliver thou me as thou didst deliver thyself. I pray thee, let me not fall into rottenness.

A
Osiris rules the underworld.
B
Preserving the body for burial is important.
C
Ancient Egyptians worshipped many gods.
D
The embalming process requires attention to detail.
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Which statement best describes the relationship between agriculture and trade in ancient Egypt?

A
Food crops were the only goods that Egypt exported.
B
Food crops were traded for resources Egyptians lacked.
C
Food crops were imported into Egypt in exchange for gold.
D
Food crops were only a small percentage of Egypt’s exports.
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Which paragraph in an informative essay organizes supporting evidence about the topic?

A
body
B
transition
C
conclusion
D
introductory
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What was one religious reform established by Tutankhamen?

A
He built new temples to worship the gods.
B
He encouraged the worship of the sun god Aten.
C
He restored the practice of worshipping multiple gods.
D
He encouraged Egyptians to worship gods of other lands.
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Which statement best describes the social status of women in ancient Egypt?

A
Women were viewed as the lowest social class.
B
Women were dependent on their husband’s status.
C
Women were given many of the same rights as men.
D
Women were assigned the same status as their fathers.

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