The Egyptian and Nubian Empires

Which two empires forged commercial, cultural, and political connections along the Nile?

• Egypt and Mesopotamia

• Egypt and Nubia

• Nubia and Mesopotamia

• Egypt and Indus Valley

During which period did trade with Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley enrich Egypt?

• Middle Kingdom

• New Kingdom

• Old Kingdom

• Late Period

Where was the major kingdom of Nubia located?

• 600 miles south of Thebes

• 600 miles north of Thebes

• 600 miles east of Thebes

• 600 miles west of Thebes

Who ruled Egypt after the Middle Kingdom and caused the country to fall?

• Hyksos

• Israelites

• Nubians

• Mesopotamians

Which Asiatic group settled in Egypt and ruled from 1640-1570 BCE?

• Hyksos

• Israelites

• Nubians

• Mesopotamians

Who helped drive out the Hyksos and restore Egypt's power?

• Queen Ahhotep

• Pharaoh Kamose

• Pharaoh Hatshepsut

• Pharaoh Thutmose III

Which period in Egyptian history is considered the most powerful?

• Old Kingdom

• Middle Kingdom

• New Kingdom

• Late Period

Who was the female Pharaoh who focused on trade rather than war?

• Hatshepsut

• Ahhotep

• Kamose

• Thutmose III

Where did Hatshepsut send a fleet of ships in search of goods?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Red Sea

• Nile River

• Indian Ocean

Who pushed into Canaan and Syria while also expanding south into Nubia?

• Hatshepsut

• Ahhotep

• Kamose

• Thutmose III