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

Egypt's Old and Middle Kingdoms Answers

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What occurred during the Middle Kingdom?

A
the construction of pyramids
B
the introduction of a writing system
C
the development of religious beliefs
D
the formation of a strong central government
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Which statement best explains the pharaoh’s role in the economy?

A
The pharaoh only taxed the wealthy.
B
The pharaoh owned all land and wealth.
C
The pharaoh provided jobs in the kingdom.
D
The pharaoh oversaw all trade with other kingdoms.
3

What was one responsibility of the pharaoh?

A
to make laws
B
to rule the gods
C
to deliver sermons
D
to fight in the military
4

How is power passed down in a dynasty?

A
through a family bloodline
B
through a religious council
C
through an arranged marriage
D
through a military commander
5

Why were the pyramids important to the pharaohs?

A
They were places of worship.
B
They provided economic revenue.
C
They served as palaces for kings.
D
They served as symbols of power.
6

Why was the Great Sphinx built?

A
to protect the pyramids
B
to serve as a center of worship
C
to serve as a tribute to the gods
D
to create a boundary between nations
7

What was an architectural achievement of the Middle Kingdom?

A
the construction of the Great Sphinx
B
the building of the capital of Memphis
C
the formation of the Pyramids of Giza
D
the canal between the Red Sea and Nile River
8

Which development occurred during the golden age of the Middle Kingdom?

A
a change in religious beliefs
B
a rise in pyramid construction
C
an increase in military conquests
D
an explosion of cultural creativity
9

What occurred after the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt?

A
Egypt was invaded.
B
The first king was crowned.
C
The first dynasty was created.
D
People began to settle along the Nile River.
10

Before the Old Kingdom, which ruler unified Upper and Lower Egypt?

A
King Khufu
B
King Narmer
C
Queen Hatshepsut
D
King Mentuhotep II

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