Ancient Egyptian Civilization Flashcard

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Civilizations appeared along the Nile River because ____________.

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it provided a steady supply of water, food, and shelter.

Front

Egyptians developed the mummification process because ______.

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they wanted to preserve bodies for the afterlife.

Front

Traditionally, what was the Pharaoh to the people of Egypt?

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The Pharaoh was the all powerful religious, economic, and military leader who governed their lives.

Front

Why were the pyramids so important to the ancient Egyptians?

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They made sure the pharaoh had a place in the afterlife.

Front

Why did the ancient Egyptians place favorite clothes and items in a pharaoh’s tomb?

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To be used by the pharaoh in the next life

Front

Which tells the proper order of Egyptian society from highest to lowest? Options: Peasants, merchants, nobles, pharaohs; Pharaohs, nobles, merchants, peasants; Pharaohs, merchants, nobles, peasants; Merchants, nobles, pharaohs, peasants

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Pharaohs, nobles, merchants, peasants

Front

Ancient Egyptians used a system of picture writing called hieroglyphics.

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TRUE

Front

The discovery of the cataracts provided the key to Egyptian writing, as its text was inscribed in both hieroglyphics and in Greek.

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FALSE

Front

The ancient Egyptians believed that if you led a good life on Earth, you would have an afterlife filled with ease and happiness.

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TRUE

Front

Did King Nile unite Upper and Lower Egypt?

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FALSE