AnswersPA-Social Studies 8 Q1The First Empires

Egypt's Old and Middle Kingdoms Answers

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What was King Narmer’s greatest contribution to ancient Egypt?

A
He built the Great Pyramid of Giza.
B
He united Upper and Lower Egypt.
C
He defeated the Hyksos.
D
He invented the sail.
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Into what periods do historians divide ancient Egyptian history? Choose three correct answers.the Old KingdomUpper EgyptUnited Egyptthe New Kingdomthe Middle KingdomLower Egypt

A
the Old Kingdom
B
Upper Egypt
C
United Egypt
D
the New Kingdom
E
the Middle Kingdom
F
Lower Egypt
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Why did the pharaoh Khufu order the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza?

A
to protect his body after he died
B
to ward off potential threats and foreign invasions
C
to house his servants and their families
D
to make Egypt the greatest trading center in northern Africa
4

How did religion influence the Egyptian government?

A
Egyptians believed that the pharaoh was both a human and a god.
B
Ancient Egyptians kept religion and government separate from each other.
C
The pharaoh and the priests shared religious responsibilities.
D
Religion was not an important part of ancient Egyptian life.
5

Which statement best describes why the pharaohs were seen as both rulers and gods?

A
Ancient Egyptians did not believe in gods.
B
Ancient Egyptians believed in divine kingship.
C
Ancient Egyptians believed that the pharaoh would live forever.
D
Ancient Egyptians believed that the gods gave the people the right to choose their leader.
6

What was the purpose of a pharaoh’s marriage? Choose three correct answers.to unite peopleto find true loveto please the godsto form alliancesto expand territory

A
to unite people
B
to find true love
C
to please the gods
D
to form alliances
E
to expand territory
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What caused the fall of the Middle Kingdom?

A
A famine gave the Hyksos an opportunity to invade.
B
There was a civil war between Lower Egypt and Upper Egypt.
C
Ancient Egyptians no longer wanted to be ruled by a pharaoh.
D
The pharaoh was killed and was never replaced.
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How did the Hyksos take over Lower Egypt?

A
The Hyksos convinced ancient Egyptians that the gods no longer wanted them to be ruled by a pharaoh.
B
The Hyksos allowed most ancient Egyptians to stay, but they defeated all of the local leaders during a battle.
C
Famine and the rise of local leaders allowed the Hyksos to use their greater technology to conquer Lower Egypt.
D
The Hyksos ruled harshly and removed all of the native Egyptians from the area.

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