TCI Lesson 9 Review Game

In ancient Egypt, religion strengthened the Pharaoh's position at the top of the social pyramid because they

• were also official priests.

• performed mummification

• were believed to be gods

• often wrote religious texts

What ancient Egyptian group made up the largest social class?

• priests

• scribes

• artisans

• peasants

Which of the following is true of ancient Egyptian society?

• Egyptians could not very easily move to higher social classes.

• Egyptians usually married someone within their social group.

• Egyptians believed their class system created a stable society.

• all of the above

What was a right women enjoyed in ancient Egyptian society?

• They were allowed to have their own land.

• They were the heads of their household.

• They were in charge of Egyptian society.

• They usually trained their sons to work.

In Ancient Egypt, which of the following was not a duty of the vizier?

• carrying out the commands of the pharaoh

• advising the pharaoh in matters of war

• appointing various government officials

• serving as a judge for the toughest cases

The chief treasurer's main job was to...

• give advice

• wage war

• collect taxes

• write texts

Which of the following is true of many ancient Egyptian banquets?

• Guests ate delicacies such as figs, dates, and grapes.

• Men and women sat on opposite sides of the room.

• Guests enjoyed entertainment while eating their meal.

• all of the above

In ancient Egypt, a major duty of the High Priest was to

• oversee all religious ceremonies.

• cleanse themselves for temples.

• perform healings on other people.

• take care of their god's temple.

What did an ancient Egyptian priest have to do to enter a god's temple?

• give good advice to the pharaoh

• be promoted to the High Priest

• take the steps to purify himself

• master the art of mummification

Ancient Egyptians thought that in the afterlife, a person's body

• stayed with his or her dead spirit.

• was separated from his or her soul.

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• returned to live with the pharaoh.