If Egyptians never wrote on papyrus, how would that have affected our understanding of ancient Egyptian society?

We wouldn't know as much about their history.

Why were the Egyptians able to build the Pyramids? Choose the most complete answer.

Knowledge of mathematics, engineering and a large work force.

Why did the ancient Egyptians develop a solar calendar?

To help farmers by keeping the calendar linked to the seasons.

How did the Egyptians’ knowledge of astronomy help them farm?

When the star Sirius appeared, they could plant their crops.

How did Egyptians’ use of hieroglyphics and papyrus help advance their society?

They made it possible to share knowledge and create literature.

Why are the pyramids considered one of ancient Egypt’s greatest Achievements?

They're the largest and needed large supplies and skills to build.

Why do you think the pharaohs built large tombs such as the pyramids?

They wanted to display their own power and importance.

What is a hieroglyphic?

A drawing or symbol that represents a word or a sound

What attributes are hallmarks of a great civilization?

Art, literature, architecture, science and mathematics

Why were the scribes valued in ancient Egyptian society?

They knew how to read and write and not many other ancient Egyptians could.

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If Egyptians never wrote on papyrus, how would that have affected our understanding of ancient Egyptian society?
It wouldn't.
We would never have known about King Tut.
We wouldn't know as much about their history.
We would not have known which of their candies was best.
2
Why were the Egyptians able to build the Pyramids? Choose the most complete answer.
Knowledge of mathematics, engineering and a large work force.
They had a lot of big stones lying around.
They had a lot of farmers and slaves.
They really liked traingles.
3
Why did the ancient Egyptians develop a solar calendar?
To better understand the cycles of the moon.
To help farmers by keeping the calendar linked to the seasons.
To know when the star Sirius would appear.
To know when it would be hot and warm.
4
How did the Egyptians’ knowledge of astronomy help them farm?
They knew that the plants could grow with star light.
When the Big Dipper appeared they could plant crops.
When the star Sirius appeared, they could plant their crops.
They could tell when to plant when the stars were brightest.
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How did Egyptians’ use of hieroglyphics and papyrus help advance their society?
They made it possible to share knowledge and create literature.
It made it easier to to carry the stone tablets of the Sumerians.
The heiroglyphics showed them how to make papyrus.
They were helpful in making calendars.
6
Why are the pyramids considered one of ancient Egypt’s greatest Achievements?
They're really big triangles
Because they built them so quickly.
They're the largest and needed large supplies and skills to build.
Because they are completely hollow inside.
7
Why do you think the pharaohs built large tombs such as the pyramids?
They didn't want anyone messing with their stuff when they were dead.
They wanted to display their own power and importance.
They needed a place to chill out in when they were dead.
They wanted to show they were better than the gods.
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What is a hieroglyphic?
A ruler of ancient Egypt
An Egyptian farming technique
A word or sound that represents a symbol
A drawing or symbol that represents a word or a sound
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What attributes are hallmarks of a great civilization?
Art, literature, architecture, science and mathematics
Good food, schools, fresh water sources and dance music
Big pyramids, gods with animal heads and candy
Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and Ford vehicles
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Why were the scribes valued in ancient Egyptian society?
They had the most gold.
They had the most knowledge of farming techniques.
They could rap really well.
They knew how to read and write and not many other ancient Egyptians could.

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