Question 1

The area of Egypt encompassing the Nile Delta and Mediterranean coast and the Nile River as far upstream as modern Cairo is termed __________.

Accepted Answer

Lower Egypt is the area encompassing the Nile Delta and Mediterranean coast and the Nile River as far upstream as modern Cairo.

Question 2

The area of Egypt that extended upstream as far south as the First Cataract, just above the modern town of Aswân is termed __________.

Accepted Answer

Upper Egypt is the area that extended upstream as far south as the First Cataract, while Lower Egypt is the area downstream from the delta region to just before the First Cataract. Major and Minor Egypt are not recognized divisions of the country.

Question 3

Egyptologist Barry Kemp likens the individuals and villages of ancient Egypt taking advantage of their favorable locations to __________.

Accepted Answer

Barry Kemp suggests that individuals and villages in ancient Egypt capitalized on their advantageous locations in a manner similar to playing Monopoly, where players benefit from strategic positions.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of the three pre-Dynastic chiefdoms that flourished in Upper Egypt in about 3500 B. C.?

Accepted Answer

The three pre-Dynastic chiefdoms that flourished in Upper Egypt in about 3500 B. C. were Nekhen, This, and Naqada. Saqqara is located in Lower Egypt, not Upper Egypt, and was not one of the pre-Dynastic chiefdoms.

Question 5

At this pre-Dynastic chiefdom dating to about 4000 B. C. the inhabitants opened up large tracts of agricultural lands, which could have supported between 760 to 1520 farming and non-farming people per square kilometer.

Accepted Answer

The pre-Dynastic chiefdom dating to about 4000 B.C. with large tracts of agricultural lands that could have supported between 760 to 1520 farming and non-farming people per square kilometer is Naqada.

Question 6

This site, also known as Hierankopolis, dates to 3800 to 3000 B. C., had many wealthy individuals entombed in a nearby cemetery, and was the location where Plum Red pottery was made.

Accepted Answer

Nekhen, also known as Hierakonpolis, is the correct answer because it is an ancient Egyptian city known for its significant archaeological findings, including the early development of Egyptian religious practices and the production of distinctive pottery, such as Plum Red pottery. It dates back to the period mentioned and had a cemetery where wealthy individuals were entombed.

Question 7

This site lies on the outskirts of modern Cairo and was a key link in a major trade network that brought commodities from the eastern Mediterranean coastal region.

Accepted Answer

Maadi is located on the outskirts of modern Cairo and was a key link in the trade network that brought commodities from the eastern Mediterranean coastal region. Nekhen, Saqqara, and Naqada were important ancient Egyptian sites, but they do not fit the given description.

Question 8

The Narmer palette, which commemorates King Narmer's victory over a northern ruler in about 3000 B. C., was found in __________.

Accepted Answer

The Narmer palette was found in Nekhen, which is also known as Hierakonpolis, in Upper Egypt.

Question 9

Writing became fully developed in Egypt in __________.

Accepted Answer

According to historical studies, writing became fully developed in Egypt in 3100 B.C. during the Early Dynastic Period.

Question 10

Egyptian hieroglyphs are a combination of pictographs and __________.

Accepted Answer

Egyptian hieroglyphs were used for phonetic sounds, as well as pictorial representations. Phonetic sounds were used to represent names, animals, and objects, while pictographs were used to represent ideas and concepts that could not be easily depicted with an image. Morphemes refer to units of meaning in language, which were not directly represented by hieroglyphs. Symbols and phonographs are not accurate descriptions of the hieroglyphic script.

Question 11

The most well-known ancient Egyptian writing came in the form of __________.

Accepted Answer

Hieroglyphs were the primary form of ancient Egyptian writing, consisting of a combination of pictures and symbols used to represent words and ideas. Hieratic script was a simplified version of hieroglyphs used for everyday writing, while shorthand and Sanskrit were not used in ancient Egyptian writing.

Question 12

Unification of Upper and Lower Egypt occurred around __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Unification of Upper and Lower Egypt occurred...

Question 13

Prior to the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt, Upper Egypt was first united under the rulers of __________.

Accepted Answer

Nekhen, also known as Hierakonpolis, was one of the earliest and most important cities in Upper Egypt. It was the capital of the Kingdom of Nekhen and played a crucial role in the unification of Upper Egypt under the predynastic ruler Narmer.

Question 14

Traditional Egyptian pharaonic rule came into being with __________.

Accepted Answer

Narmer is credited with unifying Upper and Lower Egypt and establishing the First Dynasty, which marked the beginning of pharaonic rule in Egypt. Rameses I, Seti I, and Akhenaten were all later pharaohs.

Question 15

The site where the First and Second Dynasty kings were buried is __________.

Accepted Answer

Abydos is known as the burial site of the kings from Egypt's First and Second Dynasties.

Question 16

The Step Pyramid at Saqqara, which dates to 2650 B. C., was built for __________.

Accepted Answer

The Step Pyramid at Saqqara was built for Djoser, the second king of the Third Dynasty of Egypt.

Question 17

The Great Pyramid at Giza, which dates to 2528 B. C., was built for __________.

Accepted Answer

The Great Pyramid at Giza was built for Pharaoh Khufu.

Question 18

__________ was the concept of order and justice in Egypt that became a symbol of pharaonic status and eternity itself; it was the very embodiment of the Egyptian state.

Accepted Answer

Ma'at was the concept of order and justice in Egypt that was central to the pharaonic state, and it was often symbolized by a goddess with a feather headdress. The idea of Ma'at permeated all aspects of Egyptian society, from the rule of the pharaohs to the behavior of common people, and it was seen as critical for ensuring a successful and harmonious existence both in this life and the afterlife.

Question 19

Individuals in ancient societies that were among the literate people, who were trained to read and write, are termed __________.

Accepted Answer

Scribes were trained individuals in ancient societies who were able to read and write, and were responsible for tasks such as record-keeping, writing official documents, and copying important texts. Engravers were artists who etched designs into materials such as metal or stone. Historians and documentarians are not necessarily trained in reading and writing, but rather in researching and reporting events and information.

Question 20

In Egyptian history there are two times in which there was a decline in the pharaoh's control; each of these is termed a(n) __________ period.

Accepted Answer

The Intermediate periods in Egyptian history refer to two specific periods of decline in pharaoh's control, known as the First and Second Intermediate periods. These periods were characterized by political instability and a breakdown in central authority.

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