Ancient Egypt

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What is this system of writing called?

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Hieroglyphs

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Egypt is in

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Africa

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Which of the following beliefs was central to Egyptian religion? Options: the afterlife, the pyramids, the pharaohs, the heavens

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the afterlife

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an ancient writing paper

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papyrus

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Why were tombs filled with art, jewelry, and other treasures?

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Egyptians believed the dead (ka) enjoyed such materials in the afterlife.

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The ruler of Egypt is called a...

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pharaoh.

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In Egypt, pyramids were built of all sizes and used for

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tombs for pharaohs

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Ancient Egyptians had

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many gods

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What were the benefits of farmers living near the Nile River?

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it flooded and deposited fresh soil

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A _____________________ is a line of rulers from the same family.

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dynasty