All of the following are accomplishments of ancient Egypt EXCEPT...

a system of laws and specific punishments

Why did Egyptians identify closely with the story of Osiris and Isis?

Stories of such as love, jealousy, and fear of death

Why was King Tutankhamen tomb such a great find?

It was almost completely undisturbed by grave robbers

What statement best describes the status of women in Egypt:

Generally they enjoyed a fairly high level of independence

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1
All of the following are accomplishments of ancient Egypt EXCEPT...
a system of laws and specific punishments
the embalming process
the Book of the Dead
a 365 day calendar
2
Why did Egyptians identify closely with the story of Osiris and Isis?
Taught Egyptians how to prepare bodies for the afterlife
The priests required that everyone learn their story
They commanded the most respect
Stories of such as love, jealousy, and fear of death
3
This artifact was found, which was the key to cracking the code for the Hieroglyphs
Rosetta Stone
Rose Stone
Rosette Stick
Rosetta Tablet
4
What item did you want to buy to help you navigate the underworld to get to paradise?
Book of the Dead
Amulets
Spells and Charms
All of the Above
5
Why were the Egyptians compelled to develop practical geometry?
to map the constellations
to draw field boundaries
to record information
to design an annual calendar
6
Egypt is bordered to the north by which sea?
Mediterranean Sea
Black Sea
Indian Ocean
Red Sea
7
What god did the people believe the Pharaoh came from?
Creator
Cleopatra
Sun god
Night god
8
In the process of mummification what was the body covered in to help dry it out?
Salt
Natron
Baking Soda
Sand
9
Why was King Tutankhamen tomb such a great find?
Because he was a young boy Pharaoh
It was found in a great pyramid
People made a lot of money off it
It was almost completely undisturbed by grave robbers
10
What statement best describes the status of women in Egypt:
Generally they enjoyed a fairly high level of independence
They were given few rights and could not own property
Egyptian women often became scribes or government officials
Egyptian women were not allowed to pursue many occupations
11
The mummification process includes...
Wrapping the mummy in cloth
Drying the body
Removing the organs
All of the above
12
Why was the Nile river so important to Egyptians?
Used for trading along the river
Flooded the banks and produced fertile land
Offered protection from invading armies from the North
All of the above

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