ancient Egypt

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Why was Egypt sometimes referred to as the "gift of the Nile"?

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The Nile provided water for their crops

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What was the relationship between Egypt and ancient Kush/Nubia?

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They were trade partners.

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In ancient Egypt, how were new rulers selected?

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current rulers passed power on to relatives within their family.

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Who is at the top of the social structure in Ancient Egypt?

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pharaoh

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What was true about the use of mummification?

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the process was evidence that they believed in the afterlife.

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What was the purpose of the Great pyramid at Giza?

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It was built as a tomb for pharaoh Khufu.

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Which ancient form of writing is best defined as being composed of pictographs?

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Hieroglyphics

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This was what Hieroglyphics were written on: clay tablets, paper, papyrus, typewriter.

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papyrus

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This pharaoh was significant for his military conquests.

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Ramses

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This pharaoh was significant for her trade routes?

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Hatshepsut