Egypt and Nubia

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What is a social pyramid?

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A figure outline showing the positions of social classes according to their status in a society.

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Which of the following best describes a social class? A group of people who live in the same neighborhood, A group in society that is ranked by factors such as wealth, property, and rights, A gathering of people for religious ceremonies, A team of artisans working together

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A group in society that is ranked by factors such as wealth, property, and rights

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What rights did women have in ancient societies according to the prompt?

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They could own property, run a business, and ask for a divorce.

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Who were the high priests in ancient Egypt?

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Advisers of the pharaoh and overseers of all religious ceremonies

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What is embalming?

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The process of preventing a body from decaying.

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What is a hieroglyph?

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A symbol used to write in ancient Egypt.

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What is the capital city of Kush?

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Meroe

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Who were the Kandakes?

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Powerful queens who ruled Kush

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What is a sickle used for?

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Cutting grass or tall grains

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What is a treaty?

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An agreement between countries