Lesson 8 Quiz: Terms to Know

What is the definition of "authority"?

• A length of time

• The government or controlling power

• A ruler of ancient Egypt

• A written agreement by which two or more states agree to peaceful relations

Which term describes a ruler of ancient Egypt?

• Pharaoh

• Treaty

• Authority

• Period

What is a "treaty"?

• A ruler of ancient Egypt

• A length of time

• A written agreement by which two or more states agree to peaceful relations

• The government or controlling power

Who was known for setting up a strong central government and building the Great Pyramid at Giza?

• Pharaoh Senusret

• Pharaoh Hatshepsut

• Pharaoh Khufu

• Pharaoh Ramses II

Which pharaoh was known for encouraging Egyptian art and literature during the Middle Kingdom?

• Pharaoh Khufu

• Pharaoh Senusret

• Pharaoh Hatshepsut

• Pharaoh Ramses II

Identify the pharaoh who was one of the first female rulers of ancient Egypt.

• Pharaoh Khufu

• Pharaoh Senusret

• Pharaoh Hatshepsut

• Pharaoh Ramses II

Which pharaoh was known as "Ramses the Great" and was skilled as a military leader?

• Pharaoh Khufu

• Pharaoh Senusret

• Pharaoh Hatshepsut

• Pharaoh Ramses II

What does the term "reign" refer to?

• A length of time

• The period of time someone rules, usually royalty

• A ruler of ancient Egypt

• A written agreement by which two or more states agree to peaceful relations

What is the definition of "period"?

• A length of time

• The government or controlling power

• A ruler of ancient Egypt

• A written agreement by which two or more states agree to peaceful relations

Match the pharaoh to the description.

• Building of the Great Pyramid at Giza

• Pharaoh Khufu

• One of Egypt's first female pharaohs.

• Pharaoh Hatshepsut

• Over 100 wives and more than 100 kids.

• Ramses II Pharaoh

• Ruled during the Middle Kingdom

• Pharaoh Senusret I