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

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Which image shows an achievement of Queen Hatshepsut?

A
[Image: An image of a beetle carved into a black stone....]
Option A
B
[Image: A statue of a lion....]
Option B
C
[Image: A temple made of stone....]
Option C
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How did the Egyptian style of art change during the reign of Akhenaton?

A
Images depicted pharaohs as strong and responsible.
B
Images showed the sun god Aten and realistic depictions of the royal family.
C
Images were of symbols only and did not depict human figures.
D
Images of many gods were depicted in painting and sculpture.
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Which statement best describes the difference between the rule of Akhenaton and the rule of Ramses II?

A
Ramses II focused on establishing science, while Akhenaton focused on improving art.
B
Ramses II focused on establishing a new religion, while Akhenaton focused on changing art.
C
Ramses II expanded Egypt’s economy and territory, while Akhenaton focused on religion.
D
Ramses II expanded religion and art, while Akhenaton focused on the economy.
4

Read each sentence and choose the correct answer to complete it.

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Ramses II is remembered for defeating the .:Hittites
Ramses II signed the world’s first known .:peace treaty
Ramses II restored Egypt’s .:borders
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Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence.

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Under Hatshepsut, ancient Egypt’s economy prospered when Egypt .:traded with neighboring countries
Under Hatshepsut, ancient Egyptians traded grain and jewelry for .:gold and wood
Hatshepsut provided for public works projects with .:taxes
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tools and weapons✔ gold and woodenslaved people

A
tools and weapons
B
✔ gold and wood
C
enslaved people
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voluntary labor forced labor✔ taxes

A
voluntary labor
B
forced labor
C
✔ taxes
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How did ancient Egyptians respond to the religious reforms, or changes, of Akhenaton?

A
They accepted the belief in Aten as the only god.
B
They mostly rejected the worship of only one god.
C
They attempted to persuade Akhenaton to worship many gods.
D
They expelled any Egyptian who refused to follow the new religious practices.
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Read each sentence and choose the correct answer to complete it.

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Ramses II is remembered for defeating the .:Hittites
Ramses II signed the world’s first known .:peace treaty
Ramses II restored Egypt’s .:borders
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hieroglyph✔ peace treatycontract

A
hieroglyph
B
✔ peace treaty
C
contract
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capital at Memphispyramids ✔ borders

A
capital at Memphis
B
pyramids
C
✔ borders
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Study the photograph. What was significant about King Tutankhamen’s tomb?

A
Unlike other tombs, which had been robbed, Tutankhamen’s tomb had never been disturbed.
B
Unlike the tombs of previous pharaohs, Tutankhamen’s tomb revealed his fascination with the afterlife.
C
Tutankhamen was the only pharaoh not buried in the Valley of the Kings.
D
Tutankhamen’s mummy was not well preserved, and archaeologists are unsure if it is his.

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