Ancient Civilizations: Egypt, Nubia, and Aksum - Geography Quiz

Question 1

Identify the option that does not represent a prominent ancient civilization in Africa.

Accepted Answer

Carthage

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Egypt

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Nubia

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Aksum

Question 2

Along which river did the ancient Egyptian civilization primarily develop?

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Nile River

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Niger River

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Congo River

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Zambezi River

Question 3

Which ancient African civilization developed and utilized the Meroitic writing system?

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Nubia

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Egypt

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Aksum

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Carthage

Question 4

The pyramids of Giza were primarily constructed as:

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Burial tombs for pharaohs

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Temples for religious ceremonies

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Palaces for the ruling class

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Defensive fortifications

Question 5

Which script was unique to the ancient Nubian civilization?

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Meroitic

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Hieroglyphics

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Cuneiform

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Demotic

Question 6

What economic activity formed the backbone of ancient Egyptian prosperity?

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Agriculture

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Trade

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Mining

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Slavery

Question 7

Which ancient African civilization pioneered the belief in one supreme deity?

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Egypt

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Nubia

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Aksum

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Kush

Question 8

Identify a distinctive feature that set Nubian society apart from others.

Accepted Answer

Female rulers

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Strong military

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Advanced irrigation systems

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Monumental architecture

Question 9

Who is widely acknowledged as the "Father of History" for their contributions to historical documentation?

Accepted Answer

Herodotus

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Homer

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Thucydides

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Plato

Question 10

Which ancient Egyptian kingdom was the first to establish a unified state?

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Old Kingdom

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Middle Kingdom

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New Kingdom

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Pre-Dynastic Period

Question 11

What was a unique characteristic of the ancient Nubian civilization?

Accepted Answer

Advanced ironworking techniques

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Monumental architecture

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Hieroglyphic writing system

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Extensive trade networks

Question 12

Who played a pivotal role in spreading Christianity in the Aksumite Empire?

Accepted Answer

Ezana

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Kaleb

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Menas

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Armah

Question 13

Which artifact played a crucial role in deciphering the ancient Egyptian language?

Accepted Answer

Egyptian hieroglyphics

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Babylonian cuneiform

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Linear A script

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Maya glyphs

Question 14

Identify the main economic activity that contributed significantly to the wealth of ancient Nubia.

Accepted Answer

Gold mining

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Agriculture

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Trade

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Fishing

Question 15

Which Egyptian pharaoh is associated with the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza?

Accepted Answer

Khufu

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Khafre

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Menkaure

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Tutankhamun

Question 16

In ancient Aksum, which place held religious importance and served as a major spiritual center?

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Aksum Zion

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Debre Damo

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Lalibela

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Gondar

Question 17

Which ancient civilization had a significant influence on the development of Nubian culture and society?

Accepted Answer

Egyptian civilization

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Mesopotamian civilization

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Greek civilization

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Roman civilization

Question 18

Which characteristic was central to ancient Egyptian civilization?

Accepted Answer

Advanced system of hieroglyphic writing

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Belief in a single god

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Extensive use of iron tools

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Large-scale seafaring expeditions

Question 19

Who is widely recognized as the first pharaoh of a unified ancient Egypt?

Accepted Answer

Menes

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Tutankhamun

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Cleopatra

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Ramses II

Question 20

What characterized the social structure of Nubian society?

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A relatively egalitarian society with limited social stratification

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A rigid hierarchy with a dominant ruling class

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A matriarchal society where women held significant power

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A theocracy where religious leaders held political authority

Question 21

How did the Aksumite kingdom engage with other civilizations in the region?

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Engaged in extensive trade with India and the Mediterranean world

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Conquered and assimilated neighboring territories

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Remained isolated and had minimal contact with outsiders

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Formed alliances with European powers

Question 22

How did ancient Nubians adapt to their environment?

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Developed advanced irrigation systems to support agriculture in arid regions

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Relied primarily on hunting and gathering for sustenance

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Established a nomadic lifestyle to access seasonal resources

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Constructed massive dams to regulate the flow of the Nile River

Question 23

Which ancient Egyptian city served as the capital during the Old Kingdom period?

Accepted Answer

Memphis

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Thebes

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Alexandria

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Cairo

Question 24

What was the name of the writing system developed by the ancient Egyptians?

Accepted Answer

Hieroglyphics

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Sumerian

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Cuneiform

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Demotic

Question 25

What was the name of the powerful kingdom located in present-day Ethiopia and Eritrea that flourished from the 1st to the 7th centuries AD?

Accepted Answer

Aksum

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Kush

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Egypt

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Nubia

Question 26

What was the name of the powerful pharaoh who ruled Egypt during the New Kingdom period and is credited with expanding the empire and building the Great Pyramid of Giza?

Accepted Answer

Khufu

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Hatshepsut

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Thutmose III

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Cleopatra

Question 27

Which of the following best describes a unique feature of the political and social structure in ancient Nubia?

Accepted Answer

Decentralized system of rule with power shared among regional governors and local leaders

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Centralized monarchy with absolute power held by the pharaoh

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Rigid caste system with strict social divisions based on occupation and birth

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Theocratic society where religious leaders held the highest political authority

Question 28

Which economic activity was the cornerstone of ancient Egyptian society?

Accepted Answer

Agriculture

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Trade

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Mining

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Fishing

Question 29

Identify the significant technological advancement associated with ancient Nubians.

Accepted Answer

Iron smelting

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Water filtration systems

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Advanced weaponry

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Papermaking

Question 30

Who is credited as the pharaoh responsible for unifying Upper and Lower Egypt?

Accepted Answer

Menes

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Hatshepsut

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Tutankhamun

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Ramses II

Question 31

Identify the prominent trade route utilized by the Aksumites.

Accepted Answer

Incense Road

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Silk Road

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Spice Route

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Gold Coast

Question 32

Which religious belief was prevalent in ancient Egypt?

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Polytheism

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Monotheism

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Atheism

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Animism

Question 33

Identify the written script developed by ancient Egyptians.

Accepted Answer

Hieroglyphics

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Cuneiform

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Phoenician

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Babylonian

Question 34

Identify the primary religious belief held by the ancient Egyptians.

Accepted Answer

Polytheism

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Monotheism

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Animism

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Buddhism

Question 35

During which time period did the Aksumite Empire flourish?

Accepted Answer

1st century BCE - 7th century CE

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10th century BCE - 4th century CE

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4th century BCE - 10th century CE

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14th century BCE - 1st century CE

Question 36

Which architectural feature is unique to Aksumite architecture?

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Stelae

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Pyramids

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Hypostyle halls

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Mudbrick construction

Question 37

Which of the following was **not** a major achievement of the Ancient Egyptians?

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Invention of the wheel

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Development of hieroglyphic writing

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Construction of monumental pyramids

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Advancements in astronomy

Question 38

Which ancient African civilization ruled over the vast territory known as the Axumite Empire?

Accepted Answer

Aksum

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Egypt

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Nubia

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Kush

Question 39

Along the banks of which river did the ancient civilization of Egypt flourish?

Accepted Answer

Nile

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Niger

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Congo

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Limpopo

Question 40

The Rosetta Stone played a crucial role in deciphering which ancient script?

Accepted Answer

Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic script

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Ancient Nubian hieroglyphic script

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Ancient Aksumite script

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Ancient Phoenician script

Question 41

Which ancient African civilization developed an elaborate system of irrigation and agriculture?

Accepted Answer

Egypt

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Nubia

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Aksum

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Kush

Question 42

How did ancient African civilizations, such as Egypt, Nubia, and Aksum, shape the development of later cultures and civilizations?

Accepted Answer

They significantly influenced the development of cultures and civilizations in Africa and beyond.

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Their influence was limited to their own regions.

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Their influence was primarily confined to religious and spiritual practices.

Question 43

What was the name of the capital city of the ancient Nubian civilization?

Accepted Answer

Napata

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Thebes (Ancient Egypt)

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Aksum (Aksumite Kingdom)

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Memphis (Ancient Egypt)

Question 44

What was the capital city of the ancient Egyptian Old Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Memphis

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Thebes

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Giza

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Alexandria

Question 45

What was the name of the written language used by the ancient Egyptians?

Accepted Answer

Hieroglyphics

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Phoenician

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Cuneiform

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Sanskrit

Question 46

Which ancient Nubian kingdom flourished around 600 BC?

Accepted Answer

Kush

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Axum

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Meroë

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Punt

Question 47

What was the main religion of the ancient Aksumite kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Christianity

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Islam

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Judaism

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Ancient Egyptian polytheism

Question 48

Which of these was a major agricultural product of ancient Egypt?

Accepted Answer

Wheat

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Cotton

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Tea

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Sugar

Question 49

Which pharaoh is credited with building the Great Pyramids of Giza?

Accepted Answer

Khufu

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Akhenaten

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Thutmose III

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Hatshepsut

Question 50

Which Nubian queen, known as the 'Warrior Queen', ruled during the 1st century CE?

Accepted Answer

Candace Amanirenas

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Cleopatra VII

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Hatshepsut

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Nefertiti

Question 51

What was the name of the major port city of the ancient Aksumite kingdom, known for its trade?

Accepted Answer

Adulis

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Timbuktu

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Meroë

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Aksum

Question 52

Which of these is considered a major technological advancement of the ancient Egyptians?

Accepted Answer

Irrigation systems

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Advanced weapons

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Modern transportation

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Complicated machines

Question 53

What was the primary purpose of the Great Sphinx of Giza?

Accepted Answer

To guard the pharaoh's tomb

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To be a public monument

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To mark a boundary

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To be a religious shrine