Week 9: Ancient Egypt: Society and Government Assessment

Successions of pharaohs were called ___________.

• houses

• empires

• kingdoms

• dynasties

Describe ways that ancient Egypt is an example of continuity.

• civilization lasting more than 3,000 years

• civilizations making advances in science, math, architecture, and medicine

• the civilization signing a peace treaty

• all of the above

How could you describe ancient Egypt's theocracy? Choose all that apply.

• Pharaohs were responsible for the laws

• Religious leaders helped run the kingdom

• pharaohs were representatives of the gods

• there was a clear separation between government and religion

Cause: Ancient Egyptians believed in an afterlife.

Effect:___________

• the eyes of the sarcophagus were always closed

• mummification was used to preserve the bodies

• pharos were buried with chariots for their journey

• guards were assigned to protect the pharaoh

A successful female pharaoh who maintained peace

• Hatsheput

• Rameses II

• Tutankhamun

Called "the great" for his military success

• Hatshepsut

• Ramses II

• Tutankhamun

Which room of Tutankhamun's tomb held the sarcophagus?

• annex

• antechamber

• burial chamber

• treasury

Causes: Howard Carter discovered the full tomb of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh.

Effect:___________

• Interest in ancient Egypt increased

• Many people moved to study in Egypt

• Groups began building more pyramids

• Archaeologists searched for more tombs.