Ancient Egypt

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What is a dynasty?

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series of rulers from the same family

Front

Describe the burial practices of Egyptians?

Back

They preserved bodies as mummies.

Front

The worship of many gods.

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polytheism

Front

Who would write and record information?

Back

scribes

Front

Egyptian writing system

Back

heiroglyphics

Front

What is papyrus?

Back

plant from which paper is made

Front

Who is at the top of the Egyptian social hierarchy? Options: slaves, pharaoh, scribe, merchant

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pharaoh

Front

What were Egyptian kings called?

Back

Pharaohs

Front

Which way did the Nile flow? Options: South, North, East, West

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North

Front

The Nile River is the _____________ river in the world.

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longest