Egyptian Achievements Flashcard

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The original Rosetta Stone allowed people to

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Read hieroglyphics

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Which of the following is the Egyptian form of writing: Hieroglyphics, Cuneiform, Cave Drawings, Sanskrit?

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Hieroglyphics

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an ancient writing paper

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papyrus

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A large stone box that held a mummy's coffin.

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sarcophagus

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Papyrus, which Egyptians learned to make and write on was made of __________.

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reeds

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A tall four-sided pillar that is pointed at the top is called a/an _____________.

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obelisk

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What does a hieroglyphic writing system use instead of alphabetic letters?

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drawings or symbols

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What allowed the Rosetta Stone to be decoded? Options: Chinese writing, cuneiform, Greek writing, Old Egyptian writing

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Greek writing

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A pointed instrument the Egyptians used to write hieroglyphics on paper:

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A Stylus

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An instrument used to collect water: Papyrus, Shadoof, Shamu, Logogram

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Shadoof