Ancient Egypt Flashcard

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What is a "hieroglyph"?

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A picture symbol used to express written language.

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What does "influence" mean?

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The power over something or someone

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What is "papyrus"?

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A grass-like water plant found in the Nile River of Egypt.

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Who were the "pharaohs"?

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The kings and queens of ancient Egypt

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What kind of calendar did ancient Egyptians invent?

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365-day calendar

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What is one of the inventions of ancient Egypt related to time? Options: Sundial, Clock, Hourglass, Stopwatch

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Clock

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What is the written language of ancient Egypt called?

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Hieroglyphics

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What did ancient Egyptians study to understand the world better? Options: The ocean, Math and the position of the stars, The weather, The animals

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Math and the position of the stars

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What is the longest river in the world?

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Nile River

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Where did ancient Egyptians trade?

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Mediterranean Sea coast