Unit 3, Lesson 2: Achievements of Ancient Egypt

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What was once a popular burial location for pharaohs to be placed after they were mummified? Options: The Pyramids, Abu Simbal, The Sphinx, The Library of Alexandria

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The Pyramids

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What civilization was the first to perform medical surgery?

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Ancient Egypt

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Describe the burial practices of Egyptians?

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They preserved bodies as mummies.

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What is papyrus?

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plant from which paper is made

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Ancient Egyptian writing system that used picture symbols

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hieroglyphics

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How were social classes organized in Egypt? Options: by achievements, by religious beliefs, by geography, by occupation

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by occupation

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On which continent is Egypt located?

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Africa

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How did the Nile River help the ancient Egyptians develop the calendar?

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They measured a year by the rise and flood of the Nile.

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Ancient Egyptians created irrigation systems to adapt to their environment. The system helped them -

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move water inland for farming

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The Sphinx has the head of a Pharaoh and the body of a...

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Lion