40 questions
Early river civilizations developed along a river valley because the river provided _____________.
fresh water
a means of transportation
protection from invations
all of these are correct
Rivers supplies a source of fresh water for bathing, travel and irrigation for their crops. True or false
true
false
As Egypt's population grew, it's society became even more complex.
True
False
Scribes kept records and accounts for __________ and temples.
government officials
slaves
farmers
peasants
Many scribes became wealthy because they did not have to pay __________________.
taxes
for hair cuts!
money
for lunch
___________ made statues, furniture and jewelry.
Scribes
Artisans
Architects
Farmers
Egyptian artisans were paid fairly well.
True
False
The military offered a chance to ______ in social status.
rise
drop
stay the same
decrease
Egyptian soldiers received ______ as payment for their service.
money
wheat
land
sheep
After priests and government officials, ________ were the most respected people in ancient Egypt.
scribes
farmers
merchants
slaves
Soldiers were allowed to keep any ________ they captured in war.
treasure
gold
valuables
Farmers made up the vast majority of Egypt's population.
True
False
Priests controlled all the land in the Egyptian kingdom.
False
True
Workers that worked on a pharaoh's project were paid in money.
True
False
Family life in ancient Egypt was very important.
True
False