Hi! i was wondering if someone could check a few of my test questions, i want to submit it but im scared that my answers are wrong :(
1. Which of the following were important achievements of the Kushites? Select the three correct answers.
A.
the defeat of the Assyrian army
B.
the invention of one of the world's first alphabets***
C.
the development of Africa's first iron-working city***
D.
the famous text, The Book of the Dead
E.
the invention of papyrus
F.
trade networks that stretched from Greece to south of the Sahara***
2. Because the Egyptians constructed early forms of glass and mortar for setting bricks, scholars know they were skilled in which science?
A.
chemisty
B.
astronomy
C.
physics***
D.
anatomy
3. Which effect did continued trade with Egypt have on Kush civilization?
A.
Kushites adopted many elements of Egyptian culture.***
B.
Kushites learned to navigate the Nile River.
C.
Kushites stopped trading with other African kingdoms.
D.
Kushites wanted to leave their country and move to Egypt.
4. How did Hatshepsut change Egypt during her reign as pharaoh?
A.
She expanded Egypt by engaging in wars of conquest.
B.
She founded a new dynasty that ruled Egypt for generations.
C.
She established Alexandria as a major center of learning.
D.
She increased Egypt's wealth by expanding trade.***
if someone could check these answers id be really greatful! thank you!
I'll be happy to check your answers for you! Here are the correct answers for each question:
1. The correct answers are:
- A. the defeat of the Assyrian army
- C. the development of Africa's first iron-working city
- F. trade networks that stretched from Greece to south of the Sahara
2. The correct answer is:
- C. physics
3. The correct answer is:
- A. Kushites adopted many elements of Egyptian culture
4. The correct answer is:
- D. She increased Egypt's wealth by expanding trade
It looks like you did a great job! Three out of four answers are correct. Good luck with your submission!
Sure, I can help you check your answers!
1. Which of the following were important achievements of the Kushites? Select the three correct answers.
- A. the defeat of the Assyrian army: This is correct.
- B. the invention of one of the world's first alphabets: This is incorrect. The invention of one of the world's first alphabets is attributed to the Phoenicians, not the Kushites.
- C. the development of Africa's first iron-working city: This is correct.
- D. the famous text, The Book of the Dead: This is incorrect. The Book of the Dead is an ancient Egyptian funerary text, not associated with the Kushites.
- E. the invention of papyrus: This is incorrect. The invention of papyrus is also attributed to the ancient Egyptians, not the Kushites.
- F. trade networks that stretched from Greece to south of the Sahara: This is correct.
Correct answers: A, C, and F.
2. Because the Egyptians constructed early forms of glass and mortar for setting bricks, scholars know they were skilled in which science?
- A. chemisty: This is correct. The construction of glass and mortar involves chemical knowledge.
- B. astronomy: This is incorrect. The construction of glass and mortar does not directly relate to astronomy.
- C. physics: This is incorrect. The construction of glass and mortar does not directly relate to physics.
- D. anatomy: This is incorrect. The construction of glass and mortar does not directly relate to anatomy.
Correct answer: A, chemistry.
3. Which effect did continued trade with Egypt have on Kush civilization?
- A. Kushites adopted many elements of Egyptian culture: This is correct. Continued trade with Egypt would have exposed the Kushites to various elements of Egyptian culture.
- B. Kushites learned to navigate the Nile River: This is incorrect. The ability to navigate the Nile River was not directly related to trade with Egypt.
- C. Kushites stopped trading with other African kingdoms: This is incorrect. Continued trade with Egypt would not necessarily result in Kushites ceasing trade with other African kingdoms.
- D. Kushites wanted to leave their country and move to Egypt: This is incorrect. The question does not provide any information to suggest this.
Correct answer: A, Kushites adopted many elements of Egyptian culture.
4. How did Hatshepsut change Egypt during her reign as pharaoh?
- A. She expanded Egypt by engaging in wars of conquest: This is incorrect. Hatshepsut focused more on trade and building projects rather than military conquest.
- B. She founded a new dynasty that ruled Egypt for generations: This is incorrect. Hatshepsut did not found a new dynasty.
- C. She established Alexandria as a major center of learning: This is incorrect. The establishment of Alexandria as a major center of learning happened later, during the Ptolemaic dynasty.
- D. She increased Egypt's wealth by expanding trade: This is correct. Hatshepsut is known for her successful trade expeditions, which brought wealth and resources to Egypt.
Correct answer: D, She increased Egypt's wealth by expanding trade.
I hope this helps!