Ancient Egypt

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Egyptians made paper from: papyrus, grains, corn, sheep's wool

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papyrus

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Egypt was mostly an/a _____________ -based economy.

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agricultural

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What type of "money system" did Ancient Egypt use?

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trade & barter

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What discovery made the deciphering of hieroglyphics possible? Options: The Rosetta Stone, The Tower of Babel, The Step Pyramid of Sakarra, The Great Pyramid

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The Rosetta Stone

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Egypt borders what 2 seas?

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Mediterranean Sea & Red Sea

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Which continent is Egypt located on?

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Africa

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What innovation helped Egyptians know when to irrigate and when to prepare for floods?

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calendar

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Why are the social classes of ancient Egypt described by the shape of a pyramid?

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Most people at bottom, fewest people at the top

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How did Egyptians get water to their crops?

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Irrigation

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Egypt is surrounded by desert, what is a benefit of this?

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Gave Natural Protection