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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

religion.

dynasty.

democracy.

city.

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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

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

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.

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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Valley of the Nile

Valley of the Kings

Valley of the Tigris

Valley of the Queens

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.

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 map shows ancient river valley civilizations.

Tigris

Indus

Nile

Euphrates

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

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.

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

conquering invaders

pharaohs losing power

widespread drought

economic hardship

How did the development of efficient agricultural practices, including understanding the Nile River’s flooding patterns, change Egyptian work life?

Efficient agricultural practices enabled everyone to become a farmer.

Efficient agricultural practices made the workforce available for other endeavors.

Efficient agricultural practices eliminated dependence on slavery.

Efficient agricultural practices contributed to technological developments in other fields.

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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.

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