How did the Rosetta Stone contribute to our current knowledge of ancient Egypt?

It provided a translation of what hieroglyphics meant

Which technique did Egyptian artist use?

They depicted as much of the human figure as possible

Why did Hatshepsut refer to herself as King?

She wanted the same power and respect as a male pharaoh

How did Ramses restore peace and prosperity to Egypt?

By negotiating with the Hittites

What conclusion can you draw about scribes in Egyptian society?

Learning was valued & scribes were well respected

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Ancient Egypt Part 2

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For what was hieroglyphs used?
Engineering
Farming
Stargazing
Writing
2
Who was the last pharaoh to rule Egypt before it fell to Roman conquests?
Cleopatra
Khafu
Thutmose
Hatshepsut
3
How did the Rosetta Stone contribute to our current knowledge of ancient Egypt?
It provided a translation of what hieroglyphics meant
It gave us a blueprint to build pyramids
It was a step-by-step guide to the afterlife
It was a confession letter from Hatshepsuts murderer
4
Which technique did Egyptian artist use?
They tried to show people, animals & places realistically
They were impressionistic and mysterious
They depicted as much of the human figure as possible
They used abstract shapes and geometric patterns
5
Why did Hatshepsut refer to herself as King?
She thought she was cool
She didn't like boys
She wanted to confuse the people of Egypt
She wanted the same power and respect as a male pharaoh
6
How did Ramses restore peace and prosperity to Egypt?
By conquering neighbors
By defeating the Sea Peoples
By negotiating with the Hittites
By expanding trade
7
Mummification helped ancient Egyptians learn about which of the following disciplines?
Engineering
Astronomy
Anatomy
Mathematics
8
Skill in which subject enabled the Egyptians to build pyramids and other monuments?
Geography
Medicine
Archeology
Geometry
9
What accomplishment marked the reign of Hatshepsut?
Separation of Upper and Lower Egypt
Destruction of monuments
Defeat of the Hyksos
Expansion of trade
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What conclusion can you draw about scribes in Egyptian society?
Learning was valued & scribes were well respected
Nobody wanted to be a scribe
They were at the bottom of the social pyramid/not cared for
Scribes had more power than the Pharaoh

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