Chapter 4: Ancient Egypt and Kush

Which of the following is Ramses II NOT known for

• Building Monuments

• Expanding trade in Egypt

• Fighting in many battles

Which of the following is NOT an accomplishment of the Kush Empire

• Africaś first iron-working city

• Development of an alphabet

• Invention of papyrus

• Expansive trade relations with Europe and Africa

The use of glass and mortar for setting bricks in the pyramid showed that the Egyptians had an advanced understanding of _________.

• Astronomy

• Mathematics

• Physics

• Chemistry

What caused Kush and Egypt to adopt one another's cultures?

• Constant contact through trade

• Marriage of kings and queens

• Conquering one another

• Sharing of the Nile River

Why did Egyptians bury their dead with luxury items?

• To show the wealth of the person

• They believed they could be used in the afterlife

• To decorate the tomb

• Tell the story of the buried personś life.

The construction of the pyramids is proof the Egyptians vast knowledge of _________?

• Astronomy

• Chemistry

• Mathematics and Engineering

• Anatomy

What was Hatshepsutś crowning achievement as Pharaoh?

• She builty many monuments

• She conquered foreign lands

• She founded a new dynasty

• She expanded Egypts wealth through trade

How did the Kush Empireś location help?

• It provided a trade link between Egypt and Southern African Kingdoms

• It provided quality farm land

• Mountains protected the surrounding area

• Access to the ocean created a link with Asia

Which social class recorded histories in Egypt?

• Pharaohs

• Slaves

• Scribes

• Merchants

What was an advantage of Kushś capital, Meroe?

• It was located near Iron deposits and trade routes

• It did not flood often

• It was a safe distance from the Nile

• It had few natural resources