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Question 1

__________ classes developed, with the _________ at the top and nobles from rich and powerful families making up the _______ class.

Answer 1

(social) classes developed , with the (pharaoh) at the top and nobles from rich and powerful families making up the (upper) class.

Question 2

the ________ class included some government officials, the _______ , and rich __________.

Answer 2

The (middle) class included some government officials, the (scribes), and rich (craftspeople).

Question 3

Most people, including ________, belonged to the _______ class. _________ were the ________ group of people and were in a lower class than the middle class.

Answer 3

Most people, including (farmers), belonged to the (lower) class. (Farmers) were the (largest) group of people and were in a lower class than the middle class.

Question 4

The _______ often used people from the lower class as a source of _________.

Answer 4

The (pharaoh) often used people from the lower class as a source of (labor).

Question 5

________, spectacular stone monuments, were built to house _______ rulers.

Answer 5

(pyramids), spectacular stone monuments, were built to house (dead) rulers.

Question 6

Many pyramids are still standing today, amazing reminders of Egyptian ________.

Answer 6

Many pyramids are still standing today, amazing reminders of Egyptian (engineering).

Question 7

Egyptians built pyramids to ________ the bodies of dead _________.

Answer 7

Egyptians built pyramids to (protect) the bodies of dead (pharaohs).

Question 8

The pyramids also contained _________ the pharaohs might need in the _________.

Answer 8

The pyramids also contained (items) the pharaohs might need in the (afterlife).

Question 9

A pyramids took _________ of people and years of labor to build. Egyptians used __________ and __________ to create pyramids.

Answer 9

A pyramids took (thousands) of people and years of labor to build. Egyptians used (astronomy) and
(mathematics) to create pyramids.

Question 10

To build a pyramid, Egyptians first selected a _________. Then, they searched for ________. The _________ cut the
stone blocks, and other workers tied the stone to _______ and pulled them to the ________.

Answer 10

To build a pyramid, Egyptians first selected a (site). Then, they searched for (stone). The (artisans) cut the
stone blocks, and other workers tied the stone to (sleds) and pulled them to the (Nile).

Question 11

At the river, workers loaded the stones onto ________ and _________ them to the site. There, the blocks were
unloaded and ________ or pushed up _________.

Answer 11

At the river, workers loaded the stones onto (barges) and (floated) them to the site. There, the blocks were
unloaded and (dragged) or pushed up (ramps).

Question 12

While studying the skies to create pyramids, Egyptians created the ______-day __________ that became the
basis for our _________ today.

Answer 12

While studying the skies to create pyramids, Egyptians created the (365)-day (calendar) that became the
basis for our (calendar) today.

Question 13

Pharaohs lost control of Egypt in about ______ B.C. At that time, a new dynasty of pharaohs created a
capital at ________. This began the _________ Kingdom, a time of stability, prosperity, and achievement.

Answer 13

Pharaohs lost control of Egypt in about (2300) B.C. At that time, a new dynasty of pharaohs created a
capital at (Thebes). This began the (Middle) Kingdom, a time of stability, prosperity, and achievement.

Question 14

Egypt took control of other lands and forced conquered people to send ________, or forced payments
_______.

Answer 14

Egypt took control of other lands and forced conquered people to send (tribute), or forced payments
(taxes).

Question 15

During the Middle Kingdom, the _______,
_________, and _________ blossomed.

Answer 15

During the Middle Kingdom, the (arts), (literature), and (architecture) blossomed.

Question 16

The Middle Kingdom ended when the ________ attacked and conquered Egypt. The Hyksos ruled until
around 1550 B.C., when the Egyptian prince ________ led a revolt to drive the Hyksos out of ______.

Answer 16

The Middle Kingdom ended when the (Hyksos) attacked and conquered Egypt. The Hyksos ruled until
around 1550 B.C., when the Egyptian prince (Ahmose) led a revolt to drive the Hyksos out of (Egypt).

Question 17

During the ______ Kingdom period, Egypt grew ______ and more __________.

Answer 17

During the (New) Kingdom period, Egypt grew (richer) and more (powerful).

Question 18

__________ was the first _________ to rule Egypt.

Answer 18

(Hatshepsut) was the first (woman) to rule Egypt.

Question 19

________ grew during Hatshepsut’s reign. Traders exchanged beads, tools, and weapons for ivory, wood,
leopard skins, and incense. _________ made Egypt _________.

Answer 19

(Trade) grew during Hatshepsut’s reign. Traders exchanged beads, tools, and weapons for ivory, wood,
leopard skins, and incense. (Trade) made Egypt (wealthier).

Question 20

___________ III became pharaoh after Hatshepsut’s death. Thutmose conquered more _______, and Egypt
grew ________ from ________ from these lands.

Answer 20

(Thutmose) III became pharaoh after Hatshepsut’s death. Thutmose conquered more (lands), and Egypt
grew (richer) from (tributes) from these lands.

Question 21

________ became common in Thutmose’s reign. Slaves had some _______. They could own _______, _________, and
eventually obtain __________.

Answer 21

(Slavery) became common in Thutmose’s reign. Slaves had some (rights). They could own (land), (marry), and
eventually obtain (freedom).

Question 22

_________ IV came to power in 1370 B.C.

Answer 22

(Amenhotep) IV came to power in 1370 B.C.

Question 23

Amenhotep felt _________ were gaining too much power. He introduced a new ________ with only ______ god
(himself). Priest who did not follow the new religion were _________ from power.

Answer 23

Amenhotep felt (priests) were gaining too much power. He introduced a new (religion) with only (one) god
himself. Priest who did not follow the new religion were
(removed) from power.

Question 24

Most Egyptians _______ to accept the new religion

Answer 24

Most Egyptians (refused) to accept the new religion

Question 25

__________ became so devoted to his new religion that he __________ his other duties.

Answer 25

(Amenhotep) became so devoted to his new religion that he (neglected) his other duties.

Question 26

He did not act when the ________ attacked Egypt. As a result, Egypt’s empire greatly _________.

Answer 26

He did not act when the (Hittites) attacked Egypt. As a result, Egypt’s empire greatly (diminished).

Question 27

Tutankhamen, now called ______, was a ____ ruler who took power after Akhenaton died.

Answer 27

Tutankhamen, now called (King Tut), was a (boy) ruler who took power after Akhenaton died.

Question 28

He ruled for only _______ years before his death. In A.D. ______, a British archaeologist ___________ found
King Tut’s grave.

Answer 28

He ruled for only (nine) years before his death. In A.D. (1922), a British archaeologist (Howard Carter) found
King Tut’s grave.

Question 29

______ II was one of the most _________ pharaohs of the New Kingdom.

Answer 29

(Ramses) II was one of the most (effective) pharaohs of the New Kingdom.

Question 30

During Ramses’ rule, many ________ were built throughout Egypt.

Answer 30

During Ramses’ rule, many (temples) were built throughout Egypt.

Question 31

Temples were used for ________ __. Most Egyptians prayed at home because they believed the temples were
houses for _______ and__________ .

Answer 31

Temples were used for (services). Most Egyptians prayed at home because they believed the temples were
houses for (gods) and (goddesses).

Question 32

After Ramses’ rule, the Egypt’s rule began to _______. Egypt was attacked by neighboring groups and
eventually controlled only the _________ delta.

Answer 32

After Ramses’ rule, the Egypt’s rule began to (decline). Egypt was attacked by neighboring groups and
eventually controlled only the (Nile) delta.