Ancient Egypt Review

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What was one of the highest jobs in ancient Egypt? Options: merchant, artisan, priest, slave

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priest

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What word describes ancient Egyptian religion?

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polytheistic

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What process was supposed to help people use their bodies after death?

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embalming

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The Nile River flows through two important regions in Egypt called

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Upper Egypt & Lower Egypt.

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Which statement best describes the burial practices of Egyptians?

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Egyptians preserved bodies as mummies.

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Ancient Egyptian writing was made up of symbols representing objects, syllables, and letters. This form of writing was called ____.

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hieroglyphics

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Why did the pharaohs of Egypt have so much power?

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They were considered both gods and kings.

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Which Egyptian Pharaoh had one of the longest reigns (rule) and was a strong military power?

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Ramses II

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Who was at the top of the social hierarchy in ancient Egypt?

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pharaoh

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Which statement best describes the pharaohs in Egypt? Options: controlled all decision making, advised by the council, controlled the church, worked on the pyramids

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controlled all decision making