LECTURE QUIZ

10/2/08
EGYPT & THE NILE VALLEY

1. The beginning of a river is known as the what? _______________________

2. The Nile River had an annual event take place that was very important to the
farmers of the region. What was it? _______________________

3. What type of government is ruled by the religion of the state?

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4. King Narmer unites the two kingdoms of Egypt. What are the names of the two
kingdoms? ______________________&________________________

5. What structures were built during the Old Kingdom to honor dead kings?
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6. The capitol of Egypt is moved from Memphis to what city in 2050 BC during the
Middle Kingdom? __________________

7. A group of nomadic invaders attack and defeat the Egyptians in 1700 BC. They
defeated the Egyptians with superior technology. Who are they?
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8. What metal alloy did this group of invaders possess that the Egyptians did not?
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9. After Ahmose defeated the invaders, he gave himself a new title. What is the title
that Egyptian kings will use from this point forward? ____________________

10. What is the name of a line of rulers that come from one family? Egypt had 30 of
these. ___________________________

11. What term is used to explain how the government is organized for day-to-day
needs of the county? In Egypt, a vizier was person in charge of this style of
government. In English it means “committee government.”
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