Ancient Civilizations for CS week Dec. 9th-13th

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China is on what continent? Options: Antarctica, Asia, Australia, North America

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Asia

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King-gods, they were the rulers of Egypt, believed by their people to be descended of the sun god. Options: emperors, pharaohs, dynasty, president

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pharaohs

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A material prepared in ancient Egypt from the stem of a water plant. Used to make paper for writing or painting

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papyrus

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What does the word "Democracy" mean?

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"ruled by the people"

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A major north-flowing river in northeastern Africa. It is the longest river in the world.

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Nile River

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Invention of Ancient Egypt that used the sun to keep track of the hours in a day.

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sundial

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Invention of Ancient Egypt that used water to keep track of the hours in a day.

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water clock

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Ancient Egypt invented a tool to keep track of the days of the year, it is called a...

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365 day calendar

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Some Ancient Chinese inventions are: pennies, weather and socks, silk, bronze and fireworks, Thermometer and grass, Water

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silk, bronze and fireworks

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The Ancient Chinese have a written language that is _____________________.

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characters and symbols