Egypt Lesson 3 Practice Flashcard

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How did the Old Kingdom end?

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Pharaohs lost political control of the country.

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Which statement best describes Egypt during the New Kingdom? Options: Egypt was politically unstable due to poor harvest and slave rebellions. Egypt was continually invaded and forced to pay tribute to its neighbors. Egypt became wealthy by trading with its neighbors and through military conquests. Egypt became a democracy after adopting Greek political reform and cultural practices.

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Egypt became wealthy by trading with its neighbors and through military conquests.

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Which privilege was given to Ancient Egyptian scribes?

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They did not have to pay taxes.

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The Middle Kingdom was  a period of order and stability that lasted until about 1750 B.C.

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True

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Queen Hatshepsut used the wealth from trade routes for personal use, instead of investing it back into Egypt. True or False?

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False

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Ramses the Great is well known for the massive monuments he built.

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True

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Unlike most women from the ancient world, Egyptian women had certain legal rights.

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True

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Farmers did not have to pay taxes to the government since their job was so essential.

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False

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Which people would be at the TOP of the social hierarchy?

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Pharaoh and priests

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Which people would be in the MIDDLE of the social hierarchy? Options: Pharaoh and priests, Farmers and slaves, Scribes, craftsmen, and artists

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Scribes, craftsmen, and artists