Ancient Egyptian Unit Test Review

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Why did ancient Egyptians preserve the bodies of their dead?

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They believed in an afterlife.

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Egyptians invented a material very similar to paper. This material is called ____________, and was made from a reed that grew along the Nile River.

Back

papyrus

Front

Based on the map, which best describes how the physical features of Egypt affected its development? Options: The Mediterranean Sea bordered the major cities. Large cities were created in the Western Desert. Many large cities developed along the Nile River. The Red Sea provided Lower Egypt with a barrier from attack.

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Many large cities developed along the Nile River.

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A ____________ is a body preserved by special process. The knowledge of this process was one of ancient Egypt's great achievements.

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mummy

Front

Where was ancient Egypt located?

Back

Africa

Front

According to the diagram, who helped the Pharaoh govern ancient Egypt? Options: slaves, merchants, scribes

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vizier, priest, noble

Front

Around how long did the Old Kingdom time period last?

Back

400 years

Front

What do historians call the time period before the Old Kingdom?

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Early Dynastic Period

Front

What Egyptian dynasty is generally considered to be the start of the Old Kingdom?

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Third

Front

What was the governor of an Egyptian nome called?

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Nomarch