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Egypt 6-1.3
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#SCDE 6-1.3 Egypt
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1
What is the name of this tall pillar monument found in Egypt?
ziggurat
obelisk
sphinx
pyramid
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Why did ancient Egyptians build the structures depicted in the photo above?
as meeting places for the leaders of their country
as burial sites for their pharaohs
as monuments to the glory of Egypt
as temples to their gods
3
What was the Egyptian writing system that used a combination of pictures and symbols?
alphabet
hieroglyphics
phonics
cuneiform
4
Where did ancient Egyptians believe they would go after they died?
eternity
pyramid
heaven
afterlife
5
What body of water does the Nile River flow into north of where it starts?
Mediterranean Sea
Persian Gulf
Red Sea
Tigris River
6
Who were believed to represent the gods in Egyptian polytheism?
gods were represented by pyramids
gods were represented by ka
gods were represented by pharaohs
gods were represented by nature
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Which of the statements is an accurate comparison of Egypt and Mesopotamia?
Both civilizations were monarchies.
Both civilizations were democracies.
Both civilizations were theocracies.
Both civilizations were monotheistic.
8
Which of the following were considered natural barriers protecting Egypt from invasion?
deserts
Mediterranean Sea
pyramids
cataracts
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What was the basis of Egyptian trade/economics?
agriculture
religion
architecture
travel
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What physical (geographic) feature gave ancient Egypt natural protection?
Himalayan Mountains
Fertile Crescent
Indian Ocean
Sahara Desert
