Geography 5

Question 1

An object made by a human being, such as a tool or a weapon

Answer 1

Artifact

Question 2

Hardened remains or imprint of living thing that existed long ago

Answer 2

Fossil

Question 3

Nomadic person who survived by hunting, fishing, and gathering wild plants

Answer 3

Hunter-gatherer

Question 4

Tools and skills that people use to meet their needs and wants

Answer 4

Technology

Question 5

Practice of raising livestock on open pastures

Answer 5

Pastoralism

Question 6

What types of objects do archeologists study to learn about the past?

Answer 6

Artifacts and fossilized bones.

Question 7

Why do scientists believe that the first humans lived in Africa?

Answer 7

Because the oldest fossils have been found there.

Question 8

While scientists agree that humans began in Africa, what do scientists disagree on?

Answer 8

Scientists disagree on which early species lead to modern humans.

Question 9

Why did hunter-gatherers live in small bands?

Answer 9

Small bands could move easily and quickly and they required less food.

Question 10

How did technology help Paleolithic humans survive?

Answer 10

By making tools out of stones, and they also used fire.

Question 11

How would pastoralism in the Sahara have been different in 6000 BCE and 4500 BCE?

Answer 11

Pastoralism was possible in 6000 BCE but by 4500 BCE the Sahara was too dry to have enough grass to feed livestock.

Question 12

What happened after some modern humans began to move out of Africa?

Answer 12

These modern humans migrated to Asia, Europe, Australia, and the Americas.

Question 13

Why did some Africans take up pastoralism?

Answer 13

People took up pastoralism so that they could produce food more reliably than by hunting wild animals.

Question 14

King of ancient Egypt

Answer 14

Pharaoh

Question 15

Ruling family

Answer 15

Dynasty

Question 16

System of many government officials who carry out government rules and regulations

Answer 16

Bureaucracy

Question 17

Body that has been preserved so that it will not decompose

Answer 17

Mummy

Question 18

Symbol that stands for a word, idea, or sound

Answer 18

Hieroglyphic

Question 19

Payment from conquered peoples or to a more powerful country

Answer 19

Tribute

Question 19

A writing surface similar to paper named after the papyrus reed that grew along the Nile River in ancient Egypt

Answer 19

Papyrus

Question 20

How was the Nile River important in the development of civilization in ancient Egypt?

Answer 20

The flooding of the Nile made the soil fertile, so it could produce enough food to allow the civilization to develop.

Question 21

How did increased food production allow some people to become merchants and artisans?

Answer 21

Rulers used the money they received in taxes to buy goods from these groups of workers, allowing them to make a living and specialize.

Question 22

Explain the difference between a kingdom and a dynasty?

Answer 22

A kingdom is an area under the rule of a monarch, a queen or king. A dynasty is a family that controls the monarchy over a period of time.

Question 23

How did the structure of Egyptian society support and maintain an Egyptian dynasty?

Answer 23

The social structure helped insure that each level of society did the work necessary to support the level above it, including the level at the top of the pyramid occupied by the Pharaoh.

Question 24

Why was Egypt’s New Kingdom considered the most powerful of the three kingdoms?

Answer 24

It concord lands outside of Egypt in Africa and Asia.

Question 25

Which groups helped the pharaoh rule Egypt?

Answer 25

Nobles, Priests, and Officials.

Question 25

Why were Egyptians loyal to the Pharaoh?

Answer 25

They believed the Pharaoh was chosen by the gods to lead them, they believed that the gods would reward them for their loyalty to the Pharaoh after they died.

Question 26

Were slaves in ancient Egypt enslaved for life?

Answer 26

No, slaves were freed once they had served for a certain period of time.

Question 27

Did Egyptians believe that the same god controlled both death and the flooding of the Nile?

Answer 27

No, since the Egyptians believe in hundreds of gods each one probably had special powers or areas of influence.

Question 27

What power did priests hold in Egyptian society?

Answer 27

People obeyed and served priests because they believed that priests could help them please their many gods which would ensure a good afterlife.

Question 28

How was preservation of the body consistent with a belief in the afterlife?

Answer 28

Ancient Egyptians believed that the spirit would need to inhabit the body in the afterlife.

Question 29

How did Egyptians prepare for the afterlife while still alive?

Answer 29

By living a good life that would please the gods and by planning to have their bodies preserved after death

Question 30

Why was the Great Sphinx built?

Answer 30

To protect the great pyramids of Khoufu at Giza.

Question 31

Name four advancements ancient Egyptians made in science.

Answer 31

1.) Used astronomy to create a calendar 2.) Invented glass 3.) Developed medicines to fight diseases 4.) Engineered advance Irrigation systems

Question 31

How did Egyptians' writing influence the civilization’s later achievements?

Answer 31

Because they could record their history and knowledge Egyptians could pass on information to future generations.

Question 32

Why did Egypt conquer Kush ?

Answer 32

Egypt conquered Kush because Egyptians wanted to gain control of Kush’s gold and other resources.

Question 32

How did Egyptian culture continue to flourish even after Kush conquered Egypt?

Answer 32

Kushuite leaders continued the practice they had learned while under the control of Egypt. This included building temples to honor Egyptian gods.

Question 33

What were the two advantages of Kushites moving their capital to Meroe?

Answer 33

Kushites were able to better defend their capital city and establish an iron working center based on nearby iron deposits. Meroe was also in a good location for trade with central Africa.