Achievements of Egyptian Civilizations

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What does a hieroglyphic writing system use instead of alphabetic letters?

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drawings or symbols

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Why did the ancient Egyptians want to keep the calendar linked to the seasons?

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To help farmers plan when to plant and harvest their crops.

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What was the purpose of the pyramids?

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to serve as tombs for pharaohs

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What is a sculpture?

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Statue or other free-standing piece of art made of clay, stone, or other materials.

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For what was papyrus used?

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making paper

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Why was the invention of papyrus as a writing material important to Egypt?

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Papyrus was easier to write on and easier to transport.

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Study of the structure of the body and its organs

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Anatomy

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Did Egyptian doctors study diseases and develop effective medicine to treat or cure them?

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True

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The original Rosetta Stone allowed people to

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Read hieroglyphics

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Which of the following is the Egyptian form of writing: Hieroglyphics, Cuneiform, Cave Drawings, Sanskrit?

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Hieroglyphics