Egypt Lesson 3 Practice Quiz

How did the Old Kingdom end?

• Foreign armies conquered the capital.

• Pharaohs lost political control of the country.

• Enslaved people overthrew the government.

• Severe drought caused widespread starvation.

Which statement best describes Egypt during the New Kingdom?

• Egypt was politically unstable due to poor harvest and slave rebellions.

• Egypt was continually invaded and forced to pay tribute to its neighbors.

• Egypt became wealthy by trading with its neighbors and through military conquests.

• Egypt became a democracy after adopting Greek political reform and cultural practices

Which privilege was given to Ancient Egyptian scribes?

• They did not have to pay taxes.

• They received the rank of general in the army.

• They were allowed to marry into the royal family.

• They decided which member of the royal family would become pharaoh.

The Middle Kingdom was  a period of order and stability that lasted until about 1750 B.C.

• True

• False

Queen Hatshepsut used the wealth from trade routes for personal use, instead of investing it back into Egypt.

• True

• False

Ramses the Great is well known for the massive monuments he built.

• True

• False

Unlike most women from the ancient world, Egyptian women had certain legal rights.

• True

• False

Farmers did not have to pay taxes to the government since their job was so essential.

• True

• False

Which people would be at the TOP of the social hierarchy?

• Pharaoh and priests

• Farmers and slaves

• Scribes, craftsmen, and artists

Which people would be in the MIDDLE of the social hierarchy?

• Pharaoh and priests

• Farmers and slaves

• Scribes, craftsmen, and artists