EGYPTIAN PART II FLASHCARD - RELIGION AND ACHIEVEMENTS

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Which of the following best describes how the Egyptians felt about death? The Egyptians believed that one could overcome death by serving the Pharaohs of Egypt. The Egyptians believed that one could overcome death by worshiping the Pharaoh. The Egyptians believed that one could overcome death by praying to the god Osiris. The Egyptians believed that one could overcome death by living a good life on Earth.

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The Egyptians believed that one could overcome death by living a good life on Earth.

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What is the significance of Egyptian writing?

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The writing of the Egyptians helped preserve their knowledge.

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What is papyrus?

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A type of Egyptian paper that was made from the papyrus reed that grew along the bank of the Nile.

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Which of the following would be seen as the most important god of the Egyptians? Thoth, Ammut, Ra, Seth

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Ra

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Which of the following would the Egyptians have needed in order to create the three hundred sixty-five day calendar?
The knowledge of the location of the planet Saturn, The knowledge of zoology, The knowledge of biology, The knowledge of astronomy

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The knowledge of astronomy

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What was the purpose of the mummification process?

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The Egyptians believed that the spirit needed to recognize the body.

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Which of the following Egyptian gods would be important to the underworld? Osiris, Seth, Ra, Horus

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Osiris

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Which of the following wouldbestdescribe the extent of the Egyptian's knowledge in the area of building? Options: The Egyptians copied the ideas of building structures from the Greeks. The Egyptians used only engineering to build their structures. The Egyptians used only geometry to build their great structures. The Egyptians used geometry and engineering to build their great structures.

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The Egyptians used geometry and engineering to build their great structures.

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Which field of knowledge were the Egyptians considered to be the most advanced out of all the ancient civilizations? Options: Medicine, Geometry, Engineering

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Medicine

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Which type of Egyptian citizens were able to have their bodies mummified?

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Only wealthy Egyptians could afford the mummification process.