Why did Egyptians put pictures into the tombs?

They thought they would come to life.

a picture standing for a word or sound

Who traded with the ancient Egyptians?

Africa, Arabia, & Mediterranean countries

What advantage did the Nile offer for transportation and trade?

It was used to travel both north and south.

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1
A papyrus is
a line of rulers from the same family.
a picture standing for a word or sound.
a paper like material made from the stems of a plant.
an area near a river's mouth where the river deposits soil.
2
An artist had to portray a dead pharaoh...
perfect with no flaws.
realistic with human flaws.
smiling with eyes closed.
exactly how he/she looked in real life.
3
A dynasty is a:
a paper like material made from the stems of a plant
a picture standing for a word or sound
an area near a river's mouth where the river deposits silt
line of rulers from the same family.
4
Why did Egyptians put pictures into the tombs?
They thought they would gain value.
They thought they would eventually decay.
They wanted to teach others about Egypt.
They thought they would come to life.
5
What is NOT a role or right of women in ancient Egypt?
Own property.
Care for the children and home.
Fight in the army.
Work in the field.
6
What items did the Egyptians receive from other areas they traded with?
Slaves & servants
Jewelry & paintings
Gold & silver
Exotic woods & animal skins
7
_______ was a physical characteristic that acted as a natural barrier to protect Egypt.
The mountains
The desert
The fertile soil
The lake
8
What was one of the highest jobs in ancient Egypt?
Artisan
Scribe
Priest
Merchant
9
Why did Khufu build the Great Pyramid?
To show great Egyptian architecture
To show how great he was
To challenge Egyptian builders
To house his entire family
10
A hieroglyph is
a paper like material made from the stems of a plant
an area near a river's mouth where the river deposits silt.
a line of rulers from the same family
a picture standing for a word or sound
11
_________ helped Egyptians spread water across fields.
The square shovel
The winnowing scoops
The shaduf
The plow
12
________ was a queen who became pharaoh after her husband died.
Hatschepsut
Isis
Nefertiti
Nefertiti
13
Who traded with the ancient Egyptians?
Africa, Arabia, & Mediterranean countries
Arabia, America, & Mediterranean countries
Africa, America, & Mediterranean countries
America, Africa, & Arabia
14
What advantage did the Nile offer for transportation and trade?
It's current was very swift.
It had many roads running along its banks.
It had deep channels.
It was used to travel both north and south.
15
What process was supposed to help people use their bodies after death?
Cremation
Bartering
Embalming
Irrigation
16
Astronomy helped ancient Egyptians develop _______________
Medicines
A calendar
A writing system
New farming techniques
17
________ was the Egyptian religion.
Rural
Polytheism
Monarchy
Monotheism

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