Egypt

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How were canals used by ancient Egyptians?

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irrigation systems

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Which body of water does the Nile River flow into? Options: Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea

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Mediterranean Sea

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What were pyramids?

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tombs for pharaohs

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What did Egyptians study to learn about magic spells and the afterlife? Options: Book of the Pharaohs, movements of the sun, Book of the Dead, moon and the stars

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Book of the Dead

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What is Egyptian writing called?

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hieroglyphic

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Who created the world’s first nation by uniting Upper and Lower Egypt?

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Narmer

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What did Ancient Egyptians believe about the afterlife?

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it was more important than “real” life

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What was the most common form of religious practice in Ancient Egypt?

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polytheism

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How were Egyptian pharaohs different from Sumerian kings?

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Pharaohs had absolute power.

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Why was the discovery of King Tut’s tomb important?

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It taught historians a lot about Egyptian burial rituals.