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Egyptian process ofpreserving a body after death through embalming
mummification
cataract
natural boundary
silt
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The ruler of ancient Egypt who had absolute power and owned all the land is called the
Vizier
Merchant
Pharaoh
3
What was an important advancement made by ancient Egyptians?
were the first known civilization to use the wheel
developed an accurate 365 day calendar based on the movements of the moon.
created the first steam engine.
4
Egyptian form of picture-writing
papyrus
hieroglyphics
polytheism
delta
5
Why was the Rosetta Stone so important?
Ancient scribes used the Rosetta Stone to teach students hieroglyphics.
The Rosetta Stone is considered an excellent example of Egyptian artwork.
Was used to decipher (figure out the meanings of) hieroglyphics.
6
paper-like writing material made from a plant that grew along the Nile
hieroglyphics
polytheism
delta
papyrus
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Ancient Greek historian who said “Egypt is wholly the gift of the Nile”
Herodotus
Pharoah
Vizier
Menes
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Triangular area of marshland that formed at the mouths of some rivers
delta
hieroglyphic
polytheism
papyrus
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State a positive effect the eastern & western deserts had on Egyptian civilization.
They kept the population smaller.
They protected Egypt from invaders.
They encouraged the Egyptians to trade with other civilizations.
10
Which statement best describes the status of women in ancient Egypt?
Egyptian women had many rights; own a business, buy & sell property
Egyptian women did not have many rights & could not own property.
Egyptian women could not get jobs outside the home.
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King of Upper Egypt who, around 3100 B.C., combined all of Upper and Lower Egypt into one kingdom
Menes
Vizier
Herodotus
Pharoah
12
Describe where Egyptian civilization (cities) developed.
on the shores of the Euphrates River
along the banks of the Nile River
in the cool highlands above Victoria Falls
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What social class were the majority of Egyptians in?
Nobles & priests
Peasant farmers
Merchants and craftsmen
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Chief minister and adviser who helped the Pharaoh with the business of government
pyramid
scribe
vizier
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Explain why the yearly flooding of the Nile River was viewed as a good thing by the ancient Egyptians.
Flood waters improved farmlands by depositing a layer of rich, fertile soil
The floods allowed Egyptians to test the strength of their dams.
Egyptians could travel faster on flooded water.
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Belief in many different gods
delta
polytheism
papyrus
hieroglyphics
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Rich fertile soil carried by flooding rivers
cataract
mummification
natural boundary
silt
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A waterfall or river rapids
silt
cataract
natural boundary
mummification
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Which of the following is a religious idea the ancient Egyptians believed?
Egyptians believed the gods did not help them in their lives
Egyptians believed in one, all powerful god.
Egyptians believed in life after death
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Physical barrier formed by features like rivers, mountains, deserts
natural boundary
silt
cataract
mummification
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Educated to read & write, they worked for the nobles &kept records of ceremonies, taxes, & gifts
scribe
pyramid
vizier
