Ancient Egypt Challenge

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What was the Egyptian form of writing?

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Symbols

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What did the discovery of the Rosetta Stone lead to?

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The deciphering of Egyptian hieroglyphics

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What was papyrus?

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An early form of paper made from the fibers of the papyrus plant.

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Who was considered to be a god and Egypt's highest religious leader in the early dynasties?

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Priest

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Which king commissioned the Great Pyramid at Giza?

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Khufu

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Who was the first known female pharaoh?

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Hatshepsut

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Who conquered Syria and helped Egypt grow rich from commerce and tribute?

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Thutmose III

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Who tried to make Egyptians give up their polytheistic worship of many gods and believed in only one god named Aten?

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Amenhotep IV

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What was the primary purpose of the Egyptian pyramids?

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To serve as tombs for pharaohs

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What was the capital city of ancient Egypt?

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Memphis