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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 main crops of papyrus and cereals best contribute to the development of the civilization?

A
They were difficult to grow in this region, so they were in high demand.
B
They were crucial materials needed for creating other products.
C
They had many uses at home and could be traded for other goods.
D
They could not be stored for long periods of time, so they were very valuable.
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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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How did the development of efficient agricultural practices, including understanding the Nile River’s flooding patterns, change Egyptian work life?

A
Efficient agricultural practices enabled everyone to become a farmer.
B
Efficient agricultural practices made the workforce available for other endeavors.
C
Efficient agricultural practices eliminated dependence on slavery.
D
Efficient agricultural practices contributed to technological developments in other fields.
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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 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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What form of government was represented by Egyptian pharaohs, in that they were both political leaders and religious figures?

A
anarchy
B
democracy
C
theocracy
D
oligarchy
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Ramses II presided over an era of prosperity in the New Kingdom. Which most significantly reflected his prosperity?

A
the amount of money earned in trade
B
the number of temples he built
C
the number of battles he won
D
the amount of land he conquered
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The map shows ancient river valley civilizations.

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Tigris
B
Indus
C
Nile
D
Euphrates
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What is King Menes known for accomplishing?

A
driving the Hyksos from Egypt
B
establishing the Valley of the Kings
C
overseeing construction of the Great Pyramid
D
uniting the kingdoms of Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt
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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?

A
They sold the technology to allies to fund construction.
B
They used the technology in conquests to expand the empire.
C
They used the technology to facilitate trade.
D
They traded the technology for goods such as wood and gold.
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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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In the ancient world, why did civilizations flourish around great river valleys?

A
River valleys protected citizens from natural disasters.
B
River valleys provided an ideal environment for agriculture.
C
River valleys sheltered citizens from harsh weather.
D
River valleys contained vast mineral resources.
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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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