Chapter 4: Egypt Test
Name: __________________________________ Total: _______/75
Vocabulary and Matching: (1pt)
______ 1.) The single god worshiped in religion by Amenhotep IV
______ 2.)The God of the harvest and eternal life who ruled the underworld
______ 3.)The name of the book that held Egyptian spells
______ 4.)The thin paper made from reeds
______ 5.)The stone coffin a wooden coffin is placed in.
______ 6.)The name given to Egyptian Kings
______ 7.)Egyptian hero who defeated the Hyksos
______ 8.)The young pharaoh who ruled for 9 years.
______ 9.)Goddess who, with her husband ruled over the land of the dead.
______10.)Most powerful god worshiped during the New Kingdom period.
______11.)Name of the jars that held the embalmed organs
______12.)The name of the machine used to lift water out of the Nile
______13.)The name of the chemical used to preserve the body of a mummy
______14.)Ruler who united Upper and Lower Egypt
______15.)Pharaoh who encouraged trade during her reign in the New Kingdom
Period
______16.) Name taken by Amenhotep IV
______17.)The material used to make Egyptian homes and other buildings
______18.)These monuments were made out of granite and adorned with hieroglyphs
a. Book of the Dead
b. Pharoahs
c. Osiris
d. Shadoof
e. Isis
f. Aton
g. Ahmose
h. Amon-Re
i. Canopic
j. sarcophagus
k. papyrus
l. King Tutankhamen
m. natron
n. Hatshepsut
o. Narmer (Menes)
p. Akhenaton
q. obelisks
r. mudbricks
Multiple Choice: (2 pts)
_______20. Which of the following was NOT a benefit the Egyptians gained from the
Nile River?
a. Traders’ ships could travel far into the center of Africa
b. The river’s yearly floods left rich soil on the riverbanks.
c. Cataracts on the river stopped invaders from traveling upriver.
d. River water was used for irrigation in the dry season.
______21.Some lasting contributions of the Egyptians were in
a. cuneiform writing
b. working with iron
c. mathematics and medicine
d. government and lawmaking
_______24. During what kingdom did the pharaohs loose some power and government
Officials take control over Egypt?
a. Old Kingdom
b. Middle Kingdom
c. New Kingdom
d. Pre-Dynasty
Short Answer: (3 pts)
27. Describe the significance of pyramids. Use two or more supportive details.
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28. In two or three sentences, describe the mummification process.
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29.) In a few sentences describe how to play the game Senet.
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Essay: (5 pts)
On a separate sheet of paper answer TWO of the following the following questions.
30. In a paragraph or more please explain the significant contributions made by the
Egyptians especially to our civilization. Include in your paragraph at least 3
supportive details and include your connections to our culture.
31. In a paragraph, drawing, or format of your choice please compare and contrast
Mesopotamia and Egypt.
32. In a paragraph answer the following question with complete sentences. Why do
you think the Egyptian civilization lasted longer than those in Mesopotamia or other
earlier civilizations?
33. Explain the Nile. Include its significance to the culture, the direction of travel,
Why the cataracts were important, etc.
34. In a paragraph describe the roles that men and women played in Egyptian society.
Were they treated as equals?
CAUSE and EFFECT
Connect the following Causes to the Effects
CAUSE
1.)The Hyksos conquered the Egyptians
2.)Egyptians believed in the afterlife
3.)Aton becomes the New Kingdom’s main god.
4.)King Tut become Pharoah at age 9.
5.)The Nile floods every year.
EFFECT
A. Abolishes Aton as primary god
B. Egyptians overthrow the Hyksos
C. Rich fertile lands are created.
D. Akhenaton takes rule over Egypt
E. Egyptians create mummies
To preserve bodies.