Unit 3, Lesson 1: Egypt under the Pharaohs

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What river was treasured by the Ancient Egyptians?

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Nile

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What are cataracts?

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Groups of rocky rapids

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The Nile River is the world's _____________ river.

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Longest

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What was a result when flood waters drained away in Ancient Egypt?

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Fresh layers of soil

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Through __________, which is the buying and selling of goods and services, Egyptians obtained needed goods and shared the ideas with their neighbors.

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COMMERCE

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Who was Narmer?

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the legendary first pharaoh who united Egypt

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From top to bottom, what is the correct order of the social structure of ancient Egypt? Options: Pharaoh, Scribes, Priests, Merchants, Farmers. Pharaoh, Priests nobles & officials, Scribes, Merchants & artisans, Farmers, servants & slaves. Pharaoh, Priests, Scribes, Farmers, Merchants. Pharaoh, Priests, Farmers, Scribes, Merchants.

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Pharaoh, Priests nobles & officials, Scribes, Merchants & artisans, Farmers, servants & slaves

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The Book of the Dead is a well-known piece of ancient Egyptian literature that

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is a guide to the afterlife for the souls of the dead.

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How did Hatshepsut come to power?

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She shared power with her male relatives at first, then took over as sole ruler.

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Why did Hatshepsut often portray herself as a man?

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Egyptians had always followed and respected male rulers, and Hatshepsut wanted that same respect.