Ancient Egypt Flashcards
What aspect of Egyptian sculpture most influenced the sculpture of later civilizations?
Realism
Why did Egyptian trade networks first develop?
Because pharaohs sent gifts to other rulers.
How did architects in ancient Egypt determine a standard length for a cubit?
They used rods and rope with a standard length.
The discovery of Tut’s tomb provided archaeologists with many artifacts that were very useful in helping them better understand ancient Egyptian life. Which statement best explains why Tut’s tomb was special?
It still contained everything that had originally been inside.
Which of these ancient Egyptians would have made almost daily use of papyrus?
Tax collectors
Which statement best explains why the ancient Egyptians were buried with their prized possessions?
They wanted them in the afterlife.
A pharaoh named Akhenaton forced his subjects to worship only the sun god Aton. Which statement best explains why Akhenaton’s religious policy caused conflict throughout Egypt?
They were polytheistic and believed in many gods.
Which statement best describes Egypt before the foundation of the first dynasty of Menes?
They frequently fought wars against each other.
Farmers in ancient Egypt were required to pay a large portion of their crops for taxes, rent, and?
a religious tribute
Which resident of ancient Egypt would most likely have been enslaved?
An enemy solider who was captured during battle.
Which statement best explains why priests were on the same level as government officials in the social and political structure of ancient Egypt?
Pharaoh’s appointed the priest to carry out rituals.
Which statement describes Egypt’s Early Dynastic Period?
Upper and Lower Egypt were unified under a single ruler.
Which statement best explains why Egypt had multiple trade relationships with other civilizations?
They were able to grow grains and food that other cities needed.
Which of these geographic features is a part of Lower Egypt?
Nile River Delta
Map question: Which inference is supported by the information in the map?
They majorly relied on their proximity to the river in order to survive.
