Why was the Rosetta stone so important?

It allowed hieroglyphics to be decoded.

Pharaoh Akhenaton was primarily known for?

Wanting everyone to worship only Aten the sun god.

When was Egypt most powerful as a Kingdom?

New Kingdom, they were like a ancient super power

What was the Pharaoh Menes claim to fame?

He united upper and lower Egypt.

Why was the invention of papyrus to important to the Egyptians?

Papyrus was easier to carry and store than stone tablets.

Which of the following was not a part of mummification?

They didn't let daddies in the room.

Why is the Sphinx, built by Pharaoh Khufu, so important.

Only remaining of the 7 wonders of the world.

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1
Why was the Rosetta stone so important?
It helped create a software company that teaches languages.
Researchers were able to use it to unlock the pyramids.
French soldiers used it to learn the Greek language.
It allowed hieroglyphics to be decoded.
2
Pharaoh Akhenaton was primarily known for?
Being pharaoh at 8 years old.
Being loved by the people he ruled.
Being a great military ruler.
Wanting everyone to worship only Aten the sun god.
3
The Pharaohs of upper Egypt could dam up the Nile to control lower Egypt.
True
False
4
When was Egypt most powerful as a Kingdom?
New Kingdom, they were like a ancient super power
All the kingdoms were equally powerful.
Middle Kingdom, they became prosperous.
Old Kingdom, they built most of the pyramids.
5
The Greek General, Alexander the Great, was never able to conquered Egypt?
True
False
6
Egyptians worshiped only 1 god?
False
True
7
What was the Pharaoh Menes claim to fame?
He united upper and lower Egypt.
Under his rule the Egyptians created the chariot as a weapon.
He built the biggest pyramid ever.
He had hundreds of wives.
8
The Egyptians used slaves to build the pyramids?
True
False
9
Why was the invention of papyrus to important to the Egyptians?
Artists could easily make copies of their work to sell.
Finally the kids could doodle during school.
It revolutionized the newspaper industry.
Papyrus was easier to carry and store than stone tablets.
10
Which of the following was not a part of mummification?
They put your guts into a jar.
They drained all your body fluids.
They didn't let daddies in the room.
They pulled your brain out through your nose.
11
Why is the Sphinx, built by Pharaoh Khufu, so important.
It is way cooler than the hanging gardens of Babylon.
Only remaining of the 7 wonders of the world.
It used to be as statue of a dog.
It is the best tomb of all the Pharaohs.

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