Module 4: Kingdoms of the NIle

Front

The Nile River would flood its delta every year during the ______ which left behind rich soil used for growing crops.

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fall

Front

Where was the first capital of a united Egypt? Options: Memphis, Nekhen, Pe, Sumer

Back

Memphis

Front

The Old Kingdom was ruled by a pharaoh, who was considered to be a living god, and supported by _________ who controlled many political offices.

Back

priests

Front

Which statement accurately characterizes the ancient Egyptian religion? Options: Egyptians worshiped many gods who required human sacrifice., Egyptians worshiped many gods who often took the form of animals., Egyptians worshiped only two gods, who represented heaven and earth., Egyptians worshiped only one god, who never took the form of a living being.

Back

Egyptians worshiped many gods who often took the form of animals.

Front

The Great Pyramid at Giza was constructed by Pharaoh __________.

Back

Khufu

Front

Near the end of the Old Kingdom, _________rose in power to rule ancient Egypt as the pharaohs began to lose political control of the country.

Back

nobles

Front

Which privilege was given to ancient Egyptian scribes?

Back

They did not have to pay taxes.

Front

Most members of Egyptian society were required to pay taxes to the Pharaoh, including farmers who gave the government ________ as payment.

Back

grain

Front

The early Kush kingdoms developed without the interference from Egypt because they were protected by the _________.

Back

cataracts of the Nile

Front

What is a cataract? Options: an inactive volcano, a large stretch of desert, a series of rapids in a river, a piece of land between two bodies of water

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a series of rapids in a river